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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,109.75, 1,087,592.67 and 448,578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,109.75, 1,087,592.67 and 448,578 is: 619,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,109.75 : 1,087,592.67 = 448,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,109.75/1,087,592.67 = 448,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,109.75x = 1,087,592.67 × 448,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,109.75x = 487,870,144,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,870,144,723.26/788,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,038.33

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