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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,151.69, 1,086,076.59 and 442,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,151.69, 1,086,076.59 and 442,920.50 is: 611,121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,151.69 : 1,086,076.59 = 442,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,151.69/1,086,076.59 = 442,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,151.69x = 1,086,076.59 × 442,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,151.69x = 481,045,586,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,045,586,281.10/787,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,121.84

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