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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,462.04, 1,089,391.80 and 445,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,462.04, 1,089,391.80 and 445,279 is: 614,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,462.04 : 1,089,391.80 = 445,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,462.04/1,089,391.80 = 445,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,462.04x = 1,089,391.80 × 445,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,462.04x = 485,083,291,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,083,291,312.20/789,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,447.90

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