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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,118.26, 1,087,604.40 and 448,586.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,118.26, 1,087,604.40 and 448,586.50 is: 619,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,118.26 : 1,087,604.40 = 448,586.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,118.26/1,087,604.40 = 448,586.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,118.26x = 1,087,604.40 × 448,586.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,118.26x = 487,884,651,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,884,651,180.60/788,118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,050.05

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