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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,322.08, 947,178.12 and 441,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,322.08, 947,178.12 and 441,525.44 is: 609,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,322.08 : 947,178.12 = 441,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,322.08/947,178.12 = 441,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,322.08x = 947,178.12 × 441,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,322.08x = 418,203,236,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,203,236,191.37/686,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,339.62

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