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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,338.63, 1,179,116.24 and 449,354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,338.63, 1,179,116.24 and 449,354.61 is: 672,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,338.63 : 1,179,116.24 = 449,354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,338.63/1,179,116.24 = 449,354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,338.63x = 1,179,116.24 × 449,354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,338.63x = 529,841,315,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,841,315,923.09/787,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,952.27

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