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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,437.16, 1,086,653.82 and 447,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,437.16, 1,086,653.82 and 447,904.60 is: 618,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,437.16 : 1,086,653.82 = 447,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,437.16/1,086,653.82 = 447,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,437.16x = 1,086,653.82 × 447,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,437.16x = 486,717,244,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,717,244,585.57/787,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,102.97

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