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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,965.72, 1,090,152.12 and 445,874.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,965.72, 1,090,152.12 and 445,874.06 is: 615,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,965.72 : 1,090,152.12 = 445,874.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,965.72/1,090,152.12 = 445,874.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,965.72x = 1,090,152.12 × 445,874.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,965.72x = 486,070,551,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,070,551,762.01/789,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,305.88

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