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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,038.13, 935,821.62 and 448,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,038.13, 935,821.62 and 448,599.96 is: 619,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,038.13 : 935,821.62 = 448,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,038.13/935,821.62 = 448,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,038.13x = 935,821.62 × 448,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,038.13x = 419,809,541,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,809,541,299.14/678,038.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,153.29

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