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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,986.81, 852,908.19 and 446,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,986.81, 852,908.19 and 446,459.72 is: 616,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,986.81 : 852,908.19 = 446,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,986.81/852,908.19 = 446,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,986.81x = 852,908.19 × 446,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,986.81x = 380,789,151,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,789,151,693.11/617,986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,176.83

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