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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,674.46, 972,044.06 and 449,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,674.46, 972,044.06 and 449,738.30 is: 620,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,674.46 : 972,044.06 = 449,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,674.46/972,044.06 = 449,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,674.46x = 972,044.06 × 449,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,674.46x = 437,165,443,069.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,165,443,069.50/704,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,379.29

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