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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,885.28, 988,427.04 and 446,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,885.28, 988,427.04 and 446,784 is: 669,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,885.28 : 988,427.04 = 446,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,885.28/988,427.04 = 446,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,885.28x = 988,427.04 × 446,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,885.28x = 441,613,386,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,613,386,639.36/659,885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,227.52

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