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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,477.50, 1,088,293.35 and 449,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,477.50, 1,088,293.35 and 449,145.82 is: 619,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,477.50 : 1,088,293.35 = 449,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,477.50/1,088,293.35 = 449,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,477.50x = 1,088,293.35 × 449,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,477.50x = 488,802,409,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,802,409,086.30/788,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,931.97

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