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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,274, 948,852.84 and 449,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,274, 948,852.84 and 449,224.72 is: 620,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,274 : 948,852.84 = 449,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,274/948,852.84 = 449,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,274x = 948,852.84 × 449,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,274x = 426,248,151,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,248,151,370.21/687,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,201.19

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