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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,071.72, 1,086,153.96 and 447,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,071.72, 1,086,153.96 and 447,540 is: 617,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,071.72 : 1,086,153.96 = 447,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,071.72/1,086,153.96 = 447,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,071.72x = 1,086,153.96 × 447,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,071.72x = 486,097,343,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,097,343,258.40/787,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,602.35

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