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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,894.20, 1,004,979.70 and 503,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,894.20, 1,004,979.70 and 503,006.20 is: 755,741.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,894.20 : 1,004,979.70 = 503,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,894.20/1,004,979.70 = 503,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,894.20x = 1,004,979.70 × 503,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,894.20x = 505,511,019,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,511,019,974.14/668,894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,741.37

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