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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,787.18, 977,395.41 and 449,749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,787.18, 977,395.41 and 449,749.17 is: 621,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,787.18 : 977,395.41 = 449,749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,787.18/977,395.41 = 449,749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,787.18x = 977,395.41 × 449,749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,787.18x = 439,582,774,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,582,774,409.31/707,787.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,066.31

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