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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,258, 948,830.76 and 449,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,258, 948,830.76 and 449,208.72 is: 620,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,258 : 948,830.76 = 449,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,258/948,830.76 = 449,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,258x = 948,830.76 × 449,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,258x = 426,223,051,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,223,051,196.23/687,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,179.10

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