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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,976.79, 1,082,984.54 and 445,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,976.79, 1,082,984.54 and 445,248.21 is: 614,281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,976.79 : 1,082,984.54 = 445,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,976.79/1,082,984.54 = 445,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,976.79x = 1,082,984.54 × 445,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,976.79x = 482,196,925,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,196,925,666.43/784,976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,281.76

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