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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,053.47, 1,086,128.71 and 447,521.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,053.47, 1,086,128.71 and 447,521.69 is: 617,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,053.47 : 1,086,128.71 = 447,521.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,053.47/1,086,128.71 = 447,521.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,053.47x = 1,086,128.71 × 447,521.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,053.47x = 486,066,155,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,066,155,856.72/787,053.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,577.04

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