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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,052.35, 1,086,127.22 and 447,520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,052.35, 1,086,127.22 and 447,520.63 is: 617,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,052.35 : 1,086,127.22 = 447,520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,052.35/1,086,127.22 = 447,520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,052.35x = 1,086,127.22 × 447,520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,052.35x = 486,064,333,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,064,333,442.71/787,052.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,575.61

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