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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,049.72, 1,086,123.60 and 447,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,049.72, 1,086,123.60 and 447,518 is: 617,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,049.72 : 1,086,123.60 = 447,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,049.72/1,086,123.60 = 447,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,049.72x = 1,086,123.60 × 447,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,049.72x = 486,059,861,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,059,861,224.80/787,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,571.99

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