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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,717.06, 1,089,808.38 and 445,552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,717.06, 1,089,808.38 and 445,552.50 is: 614,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,717.06 : 1,089,808.38 = 445,552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,717.06/1,089,808.38 = 445,552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,717.06x = 1,089,808.38 × 445,552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,717.06x = 485,566,848,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,566,848,229.95/789,717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,861.79

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