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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,713.38, 1,085,562.27 and 442,537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,713.38, 1,085,562.27 and 442,537.66 is: 610,644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,713.38 : 1,085,562.27 = 442,537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,713.38/1,085,562.27 = 442,537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,713.38x = 1,085,562.27 × 442,537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,713.38x = 480,402,188,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,402,188,107.04/786,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,644.49

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