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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,365.11, 949,612.74 and 446,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,365.11, 949,612.74 and 446,723.48 is: 616,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,365.11 : 949,612.74 = 446,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,365.11/949,612.74 = 446,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,365.11x = 949,612.74 × 446,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,365.11x = 424,214,307,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,214,307,865.14/688,365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,263.52

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