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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,985.92, 1,085,905.17 and 442,773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,985.92, 1,085,905.17 and 442,773.99 is: 610,951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,985.92 : 1,085,905.17 = 442,773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,985.92/1,085,905.17 = 442,773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,985.92x = 1,085,905.17 × 442,773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,985.92x = 480,810,564,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,810,564,882.53/786,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,951.93

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