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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,277.80, 1,018,916.70 and 442,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,277.80, 1,018,916.70 and 442,887.40 is: 664,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,277.80 : 1,018,916.70 = 442,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,277.80/1,018,916.70 = 442,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,277.80x = 1,018,916.70 × 442,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,277.80x = 451,265,368,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,265,368,079.58/679,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,331.10

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