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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,564.58, 1,088,582.39 and 461,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,564.58, 1,088,582.39 and 461,832.14 is: 637,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,564.58 : 1,088,582.39 = 461,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,564.58/1,088,582.39 = 461,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,564.58x = 1,088,582.39 × 461,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,564.58x = 502,742,326,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,742,326,987.94/788,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,541.10

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