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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,868.98, 1,181,484.45 and 450,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,868.98, 1,181,484.45 and 450,289.68 is: 676,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,868.98 : 1,181,484.45 = 450,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,868.98/1,181,484.45 = 450,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,868.98x = 1,181,484.45 × 450,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,868.98x = 532,010,254,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,010,254,915.48/786,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,110.34

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