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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,417.76, 923,568.36 and 427,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,417.76, 923,568.36 and 427,839.76 is: 590,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,417.76 : 923,568.36 = 427,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,417.76/923,568.36 = 427,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,417.76x = 923,568.36 × 427,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,417.76x = 395,139,265,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,139,265,485.99/669,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,273.05

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