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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,363.89, 1,087,943.21 and 448,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,363.89, 1,087,943.21 and 448,832.14 is: 619,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,363.89 : 1,087,943.21 = 448,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,363.89/1,087,943.21 = 448,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,363.89x = 1,087,943.21 × 448,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,363.89x = 488,303,879,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,303,879,142.77/788,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,388.95

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