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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,564.79, 1,089,585.84 and 445,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,564.79, 1,089,585.84 and 445,401.46 is: 614,646.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,564.79 : 1,089,585.84 = 445,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,564.79/1,089,585.84 = 445,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,564.79x = 1,089,585.84 × 445,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,564.79x = 485,303,123,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,303,123,931.33/789,564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,646.36

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