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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,041.92, 1,087,539.84 and 448,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,041.92, 1,087,539.84 and 448,619.52 is: 619,118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,041.92 : 1,087,539.84 = 448,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,041.92/1,087,539.84 = 448,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,041.92x = 1,087,539.84 × 448,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,041.92x = 487,891,601,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,891,601,001.68/788,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,118.84

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