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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,499.40, 1,018,082.70 and 442,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,499.40, 1,018,082.70 and 442,720.20 is: 663,320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,499.40 : 1,018,082.70 = 442,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,499.40/1,018,082.70 = 442,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,499.40x = 1,018,082.70 × 442,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,499.40x = 450,725,776,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,725,776,560.54/679,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,320.35

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