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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,159.92, 936,637.41 and 446,621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,159.92, 936,637.41 and 446,621.89 is: 616,849.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,159.92 : 936,637.41 = 446,621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,159.92/936,637.41 = 446,621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,159.92x = 936,637.41 × 446,621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,159.92x = 418,322,770,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,322,770,298.91/678,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,849.74

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