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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,700.40, 1,018,384.20 and 442,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,700.40, 1,018,384.20 and 442,921.20 is: 663,621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,700.40 : 1,018,384.20 = 442,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,700.40/1,018,384.20 = 442,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,700.40x = 1,018,384.20 × 442,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,700.40x = 451,063,951,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,063,951,925.04/679,700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,621.72

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