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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,998.15, 897,544.62 and 446,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,998.15, 897,544.62 and 446,694.28 is: 615,866.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,998.15 : 897,544.62 = 446,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,998.15/897,544.62 = 446,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,998.15x = 897,544.62 × 446,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,998.15x = 400,928,047,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,928,047,798.77/650,998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,866.65

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