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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,231.70, 1,083,624.96 and 445,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,231.70, 1,083,624.96 and 445,705.62 is: 615,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,231.70 : 1,083,624.96 = 445,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,231.70/1,083,624.96 = 445,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,231.70x = 1,083,624.96 × 445,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,231.70x = 482,977,734,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,977,734,644.28/785,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,076.72

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