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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,054.22, 1,086,129.75 and 447,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,054.22, 1,086,129.75 and 447,522.44 is: 617,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,054.22 : 1,086,129.75 = 447,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,054.22/1,086,129.75 = 447,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,054.22x = 1,086,129.75 × 447,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,054.22x = 486,067,435,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,067,435,876.59/787,054.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,578.08

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