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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,987.34, 1,088,536.59 and 449,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,987.34, 1,088,536.59 and 449,215.02 is: 619,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,987.34 : 1,088,536.59 = 449,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,987.34/1,088,536.59 = 449,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,987.34x = 1,088,536.59 × 449,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,987.34x = 488,986,986,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,986,986,047.58/788,987.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,765.31

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