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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,985.81, 852,906.81 and 446,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,985.81, 852,906.81 and 446,458.72 is: 616,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,985.81 : 852,906.81 = 446,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,985.81/852,906.81 = 446,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,985.81x = 852,906.81 × 446,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,985.81x = 380,787,682,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,787,682,671.88/617,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,175.45

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