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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,369.58, 1,087,878.54 and 444,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,369.58, 1,087,878.54 and 444,261.51 is: 613,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,369.58 : 1,087,878.54 = 444,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,369.58/1,087,878.54 = 444,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,369.58x = 1,087,878.54 × 444,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,369.58x = 483,302,562,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,302,562,877.00/788,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,040.60

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