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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,837.12, 1,087,200.90 and 443,671.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,837.12, 1,087,200.90 and 443,671.65 is: 612,258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,837.12 : 1,087,200.90 = 443,671.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,837.12/1,087,200.90 = 443,671.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,837.12x = 1,087,200.90 × 443,671.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,837.12x = 482,360,217,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,360,217,184.49/787,837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,258.81

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