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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,958.61, 1,090,115.91 and 450,536.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,958.61, 1,090,115.91 and 450,536.21 is: 621,724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,958.61 : 1,090,115.91 = 450,536.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,958.61/1,090,115.91 = 450,536.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,958.61x = 1,090,115.91 × 450,536.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,958.61x = 491,136,690,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,136,690,552.10/789,958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,724.59

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