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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,618.32, 1,089,679.80 and 450,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,618.32, 1,089,679.80 and 450,108.44 is: 621,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,618.32 : 1,089,679.80 = 450,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,618.32/1,089,679.80 = 450,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,618.32x = 1,089,679.80 × 450,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,618.32x = 490,474,074,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,474,074,877.51/789,618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,153.36

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