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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,507.88, 1,085,473.20 and 447,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,507.88, 1,085,473.20 and 447,027.16 is: 616,949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,507.88 : 1,085,473.20 = 447,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,507.88/1,085,473.20 = 447,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,507.88x = 1,085,473.20 × 447,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,507.88x = 485,236,001,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,236,001,852.11/786,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,949.96

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