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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,222.62, 1,084,975.21 and 442,058.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,222.62, 1,084,975.21 and 442,058.87 is: 610,034.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,222.62 : 1,084,975.21 = 442,058.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,222.62/1,084,975.21 = 442,058.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,222.62x = 1,084,975.21 × 442,058.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,222.62x = 479,622,915,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,622,915,310.61/786,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,034.49

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