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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,953.16, 1,060,931.66 and 442,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,953.16, 1,060,931.66 and 442,839 is: 662,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,953.16 : 1,060,931.66 = 442,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,953.16/1,060,931.66 = 442,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,953.16x = 1,060,931.66 × 442,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,953.16x = 469,821,915,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,821,915,382.74/708,953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,698.10

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