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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,273, 948,851.46 and 449,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,273, 948,851.46 and 449,223.72 is: 620,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,273 : 948,851.46 = 449,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,273/948,851.46 = 449,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,273x = 948,851.46 × 449,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,273x = 426,246,582,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,246,582,588.63/687,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,199.81

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