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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,141.80, 1,018,712.70 and 442,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,141.80, 1,018,712.70 and 442,945.80 is: 664,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,141.80 : 1,018,712.70 = 442,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,141.80/1,018,712.70 = 442,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,141.80x = 1,018,712.70 × 442,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,141.80x = 451,234,511,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,234,511,871.66/679,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,418.70

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