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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,530.88, 1,085,505.12 and 447,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,530.88, 1,085,505.12 and 447,050.88 is: 616,982.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,530.88 : 1,085,505.12 = 447,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,530.88/1,085,505.12 = 447,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,530.88x = 1,085,505.12 × 447,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,530.88x = 485,276,019,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,276,019,140.51/786,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,982.79

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