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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,599.96, 940,821 and 439,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,599.96, 940,821 and 439,883 is: 607,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,599.96 : 940,821 = 439,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,599.96/940,821 = 439,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,599.96x = 940,821 × 439,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,599.96x = 413,851,163,943
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,851,163,943/681,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,176.04

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