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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,651.51, 1,089,768.91 and 445,361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,651.51, 1,089,768.91 and 445,361.82 is: 614,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,651.51 : 1,089,768.91 = 445,361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,651.51/1,089,768.91 = 445,361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,651.51x = 1,089,768.91 × 445,361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,651.51x = 485,341,465,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,341,465,089.59/789,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,627.41

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