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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,786.84, 898,905.24 and 448,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,786.84, 898,905.24 and 448,842.84 is: 672,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,786.84 : 898,905.24 = 448,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,786.84/898,905.24 = 448,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,786.84x = 898,905.24 × 448,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,786.84x = 403,467,180,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,467,180,812.48/599,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,684.29

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