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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,654.08, 1,086,948.72 and 448,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,654.08, 1,086,948.72 and 448,115.04 is: 618,390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,654.08 : 1,086,948.72 = 448,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,654.08/1,086,948.72 = 448,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,654.08x = 1,086,948.72 × 448,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,654.08x = 487,078,069,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,078,069,140.75/787,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,390.84

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