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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,931, 1,003,386.33 and 463,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,931, 1,003,386.33 and 463,576.20 is: 695,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,931 : 1,003,386.33 = 463,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,931/1,003,386.33 = 463,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,931x = 1,003,386.33 × 463,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,931x = 465,146,021,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,146,021,993.35/668,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,357.25

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