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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,980.42, 938,654.89 and 445,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,980.42, 938,654.89 and 445,962.98 is: 668,719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,980.42 : 938,654.89 = 445,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,980.42/938,654.89 = 445,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,980.42x = 938,654.89 × 445,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,980.42x = 418,605,333,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,605,333,167.70/625,980.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,719.53

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