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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,421.99, 1,006,713.03 and 589,294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,421.99, 1,006,713.03 and 589,294.71 is: 879,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,421.99 : 1,006,713.03 = 589,294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,421.99/1,006,713.03 = 589,294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,421.99x = 1,006,713.03 × 589,294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,421.99x = 593,250,663,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,250,663,067.07/674,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,643.12

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