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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,599.48, 1,010,665.22 and 442,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,599.48, 1,010,665.22 and 442,049 is: 609,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,599.48 : 1,010,665.22 = 442,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,599.48/1,010,665.22 = 442,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,599.48x = 1,010,665.22 × 442,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,599.48x = 446,763,549,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,763,549,835.78/732,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,833.29

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