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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,712.75, 1,089,803.80 and 445,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,712.75, 1,089,803.80 and 445,621.60 is: 614,957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,712.75 : 1,089,803.80 = 445,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,712.75/1,089,803.80 = 445,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,712.75x = 1,089,803.80 × 445,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,712.75x = 485,640,114,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,640,114,961.36/789,712.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,957.93

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