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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,686.73, 1,089,767.88 and 445,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,686.73, 1,089,767.88 and 445,595.72 is: 614,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,686.73 : 1,089,767.88 = 445,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,686.73/1,089,767.88 = 445,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,686.73x = 1,089,767.88 × 445,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,686.73x = 485,595,897,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,595,897,672.63/789,686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,922.20

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