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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,602.88, 668,711.52 and 375,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,602.88, 668,711.52 and 375,744 is: 562,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,602.88 : 668,711.52 = 375,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,602.88/668,711.52 = 375,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,602.88x = 668,711.52 × 375,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,602.88x = 251,264,341,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,264,341,370.88/446,602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,612.45

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