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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,793.92, 1,085,779.20 and 447,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,793.92, 1,085,779.20 and 447,333.12 is: 617,321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,793.92 : 1,085,779.20 = 447,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,793.92/1,085,779.20 = 447,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,793.92x = 1,085,779.20 × 447,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,793.92x = 485,704,997,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,704,997,167.10/786,793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,321.75

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