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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,509.88, 1,085,475.96 and 447,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,509.88, 1,085,475.96 and 447,029.16 is: 616,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,509.88 : 1,085,475.96 = 447,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,509.88/1,085,475.96 = 447,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,509.88x = 1,085,475.96 × 447,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,509.88x = 485,239,406,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,239,406,598.99/786,509.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,952.72

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