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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,235.34, 1,088,878.26 and 449,463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,235.34, 1,088,878.26 and 449,463.02 is: 620,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,235.34 : 1,088,878.26 = 449,463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,235.34/1,088,878.26 = 449,463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,235.34x = 1,088,878.26 × 449,463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,235.34x = 489,410,511,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,410,511,151.95/789,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,107.19

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