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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,787.34, 898,905.99 and 448,843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,787.34, 898,905.99 and 448,843.34 is: 672,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,787.34 : 898,905.99 = 448,843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,787.34/898,905.99 = 448,843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,787.34x = 898,905.99 × 448,843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,787.34x = 403,467,966,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,467,966,897.61/599,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,685.03

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