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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,052.72, 1,086,127.68 and 447,520.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,052.72, 1,086,127.68 and 447,520.94 is: 617,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,052.72 : 1,086,127.68 = 447,520.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,052.72/1,086,127.68 = 447,520.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,052.72x = 1,086,127.68 × 447,520.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,052.72x = 486,064,880,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,064,880,313.62/787,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,576.01

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