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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,712.53, 1,085,631.74 and 442,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,712.53, 1,085,631.74 and 442,555.28 is: 610,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,712.53 : 1,085,631.74 = 442,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,712.53/1,085,631.74 = 442,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,712.53x = 1,085,631.74 × 442,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,712.53x = 480,452,058,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,452,058,672.59/786,712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,708.54

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