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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,972.35, 897,742.33 and 446,662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,972.35, 897,742.33 and 446,662.81 is: 615,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,972.35 : 897,742.33 = 446,662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,972.35/897,742.33 = 446,662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,972.35x = 897,742.33 × 446,662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,972.35x = 400,988,111,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,988,111,773.75/650,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,983.32

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