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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,255.70, 1,087,793.91 and 448,723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,255.70, 1,087,793.91 and 448,723.50 is: 619,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,255.70 : 1,087,793.91 = 448,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,255.70/1,087,793.91 = 448,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,255.70x = 1,087,793.91 × 448,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,255.70x = 488,118,690,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,118,690,573.89/788,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,239.02

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