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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,003.62, 1,040,178.15 and 668,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,003.62, 1,040,178.15 and 668,050.20 is: 921,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,003.62 : 1,040,178.15 = 668,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,003.62/1,040,178.15 = 668,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,003.62x = 1,040,178.15 × 668,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,003.62x = 694,891,221,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,891,221,143.13/754,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,601.97

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