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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,060.42, 1,084,792.41 and 446,586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,060.42, 1,084,792.41 and 446,586.18 is: 616,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,060.42 : 1,084,792.41 = 446,586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,060.42/1,084,792.41 = 446,586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,060.42x = 1,084,792.41 × 446,586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,060.42x = 484,453,298,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,453,298,474.89/786,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,305.42

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