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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,950.24, 1,084,614.96 and 446,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,950.24, 1,084,614.96 and 446,437.12 is: 616,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,950.24 : 1,084,614.96 = 446,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,950.24/1,084,614.96 = 446,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,950.24x = 1,084,614.96 × 446,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,950.24x = 484,212,379,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,212,379,051.32/785,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,085.29

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