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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,561.88, 1,084,106.70 and 446,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,561.88, 1,084,106.70 and 446,061.72 is: 615,582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,561.88 : 1,084,106.70 = 446,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,561.88/1,084,106.70 = 446,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,561.88x = 1,084,106.70 × 446,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,561.88x = 483,578,499,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,578,499,265.52/785,561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,582.95

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