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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,787.36, 914,355.54 and 447,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,787.36, 914,355.54 and 447,849 is: 617,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,787.36 : 914,355.54 = 447,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,787.36/914,355.54 = 447,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,787.36x = 914,355.54 × 447,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,787.36x = 409,493,214,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,493,214,233.46/662,787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,834.98

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