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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,795.11, 1,087,095.83 and 465,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,795.11, 1,087,095.83 and 465,444.09 is: 642,276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,795.11 : 1,087,095.83 = 465,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,795.11/1,087,095.83 = 465,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,795.11x = 1,087,095.83 × 465,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,795.11x = 505,982,327,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,982,327,009.92/787,795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,276.55

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