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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,799.36, 914,372.04 and 447,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,799.36, 914,372.04 and 447,861 is: 617,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,799.36 : 914,372.04 = 447,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,799.36/914,372.04 = 447,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,799.36x = 914,372.04 × 447,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,799.36x = 409,511,576,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,511,576,206.44/662,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,851.50

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