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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,207.68, 1,086,370.56 and 447,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,207.68, 1,086,370.56 and 447,724.80 is: 617,873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,207.68 : 1,086,370.56 = 447,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,207.68/1,086,370.56 = 447,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,207.68x = 1,086,370.56 × 447,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,207.68x = 486,395,041,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,395,041,701.89/787,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,873.85

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