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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,678.73, 1,089,756.82 and 445,587.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,678.73, 1,089,756.82 and 445,587.69 is: 614,911.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,678.73 : 1,089,756.82 = 445,587.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,678.73/1,089,756.82 = 445,587.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,678.73x = 1,089,756.82 × 445,587.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,678.73x = 485,582,224,085.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,582,224,085.55/789,678.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,911.11

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