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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,785, 946,164.60 and 444,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,785, 946,164.60 and 444,252.72 is: 612,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,785 : 946,164.60 = 444,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,785/946,164.60 = 444,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,785x = 946,164.60 × 444,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,785x = 420,336,197,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,336,197,117.71/685,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,927.08

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