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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,003.92, 989,055.42 and 448,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,003.92, 989,055.42 and 448,265.36 is: 618,349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,003.92 : 989,055.42 = 448,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,003.92/989,055.42 = 448,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,003.92x = 989,055.42 × 448,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,003.92x = 443,359,283,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,359,283,906.25/717,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,349.87

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