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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,041.27, 993,854.88 and 447,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,041.27, 993,854.88 and 447,946.88 is: 618,289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,041.27 : 993,854.88 = 447,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,041.27/993,854.88 = 447,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,041.27x = 993,854.88 × 447,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,041.27x = 445,194,187,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,194,187,699.50/720,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,289.82

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