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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,362.89, 1,087,941.83 and 448,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,362.89, 1,087,941.83 and 448,831.14 is: 619,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,362.89 : 1,087,941.83 = 448,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,362.89/1,087,941.83 = 448,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,362.89x = 1,087,941.83 × 448,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,362.89x = 488,302,169,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,302,169,568.43/788,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,387.56

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