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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,893.91, 1,003,494.12 and 289,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,893.91, 1,003,494.12 and 289,878.27 is: 434,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,893.91 : 1,003,494.12 = 289,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,893.91/1,003,494.12 = 289,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,893.91x = 1,003,494.12 × 289,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,893.91x = 290,891,139,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,891,139,460.77/668,893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,883.82

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