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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,388.62, 923,488.38 and 427,608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,388.62, 923,488.38 and 427,608.48 is: 589,928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,388.62 : 923,488.38 = 427,608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,388.62/923,488.38 = 427,608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,388.62x = 923,488.38 × 427,608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,388.62x = 394,891,462,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,891,462,469.46/669,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,928.56

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