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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,063.72, 1,086,142.84 and 447,531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,063.72, 1,086,142.84 and 447,531.96 is: 617,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,063.72 : 1,086,142.84 = 447,531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,063.72/1,086,142.84 = 447,531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,063.72x = 1,086,142.84 × 447,531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,063.72x = 486,083,634,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,083,634,025.17/787,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,591.21

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