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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,982.09, 1,088,529.35 and 449,209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,982.09, 1,088,529.35 and 449,209.77 is: 619,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,982.09 : 1,088,529.35 = 449,209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,982.09/1,088,529.35 = 449,209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,982.09x = 1,088,529.35 × 449,209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,982.09x = 488,978,016,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,978,016,705.70/788,982.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,758.07

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