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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,418.76, 923,569.74 and 427,840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,418.76, 923,569.74 and 427,840.76 is: 590,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,418.76 : 923,569.74 = 427,840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,418.76/923,569.74 = 427,840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,418.76x = 923,569.74 × 427,840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,418.76x = 395,140,779,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,140,779,474.60/669,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,274.43

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