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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,918.56, 694,377.84 and 439,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,918.56, 694,377.84 and 439,279.52 is: 658,919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,918.56 : 694,377.84 = 439,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,918.56/694,377.84 = 439,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,918.56x = 694,377.84 × 439,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,918.56x = 305,025,964,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,025,964,253.84/462,918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,919.28

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