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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,952.51, 1,180,034 and 449,968.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,952.51, 1,180,034 and 449,968.77 is: 673,871.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,952.51 : 1,180,034 = 449,968.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,952.51/1,180,034 = 449,968.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,952.51x = 1,180,034 × 449,968.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,952.51x = 530,978,447,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,978,447,538.18/787,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,871.13

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