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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,935.16, 1,060,904.70 and 442,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,935.16, 1,060,904.70 and 442,821 is: 662,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,935.16 : 1,060,904.70 = 442,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,935.16/1,060,904.70 = 442,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,935.16x = 1,060,904.70 × 442,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,935.16x = 469,790,880,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,790,880,158.70/708,935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,671.15

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