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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,052.22, 1,086,126.99 and 447,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,052.22, 1,086,126.99 and 447,520.44 is: 617,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,052.22 : 1,086,126.99 = 447,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,052.22/1,086,126.99 = 447,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,052.22x = 1,086,126.99 × 447,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,052.22x = 486,064,028,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,064,028,460.68/787,052.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,575.32

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