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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,289.27, 1,086,493.78 and 443,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,289.27, 1,086,493.78 and 443,147.43 is: 611,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,289.27 : 1,086,493.78 = 443,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,289.27/1,086,493.78 = 443,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,289.27x = 1,086,493.78 × 443,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,289.27x = 481,476,926,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,476,926,644.16/787,289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,562.92

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