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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,409.02, 923,553.53 and 427,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,409.02, 923,553.53 and 427,833 is: 590,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,409.02 : 923,553.53 = 427,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,409.02/923,553.53 = 427,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,409.02x = 923,553.53 × 427,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,409.02x = 395,126,677,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,126,677,400.49/669,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,261.96

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