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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,549.88, 1,085,530.98 and 447,069.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,549.88, 1,085,530.98 and 447,069.16 is: 617,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,549.88 : 1,085,530.98 = 447,069.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,549.88/1,085,530.98 = 447,069.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,549.88x = 1,085,530.98 × 447,069.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,549.88x = 485,307,423,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,307,423,382.58/786,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,007.82

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