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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,588.32, 1,082,700 and 445,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,588.32, 1,082,700 and 445,049.28 is: 614,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,588.32 : 1,082,700 = 445,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,588.32/1,082,700 = 445,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,588.32x = 1,082,700 × 445,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,588.32x = 481,854,855,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,854,855,456/784,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,149.92

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