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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,068.72, 1,086,149.82 and 447,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,068.72, 1,086,149.82 and 447,537 is: 617,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,068.72 : 1,086,149.82 = 447,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,068.72/1,086,149.82 = 447,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,068.72x = 1,086,149.82 × 447,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,068.72x = 486,092,231,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,092,231,993.34/787,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,598.21

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