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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,930, 1,003,384.83 and 463,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,930, 1,003,384.83 and 463,575.20 is: 695,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,930 : 1,003,384.83 = 463,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,930/1,003,384.83 = 463,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,930x = 1,003,384.83 × 463,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,930x = 465,144,323,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,144,323,244.22/668,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,355.75

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