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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,099.79, 806,422.59 and 447,872.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,099.79, 806,422.59 and 447,872.01 is: 618,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,099.79 : 806,422.59 = 447,872.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,099.79/806,422.59 = 447,872.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,099.79x = 806,422.59 × 447,872.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,099.79x = 361,174,106,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,174,106,292.71/584,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,343.15

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