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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,416.76, 923,566.98 and 427,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,416.76, 923,566.98 and 427,838.76 is: 590,271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,416.76 : 923,566.98 = 427,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,416.76/923,566.98 = 427,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,416.76x = 923,566.98 × 427,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,416.76x = 395,137,751,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,137,751,500.15/669,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,271.67

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