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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,956.61, 1,090,113.15 and 450,534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,956.61, 1,090,113.15 and 450,534.21 is: 621,721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,956.61 : 1,090,113.15 = 450,534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,956.61/1,090,113.15 = 450,534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,956.61x = 1,090,113.15 × 450,534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,956.61x = 491,133,266,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,133,266,845.86/789,956.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,721.83

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