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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,522.88, 1,085,493.90 and 447,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,522.88, 1,085,493.90 and 447,042.16 is: 616,970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,522.88 : 1,085,493.90 = 447,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,522.88/1,085,493.90 = 447,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,522.88x = 1,085,493.90 × 447,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,522.88x = 485,261,537,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,261,537,722.82/786,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,970.66

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