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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,966.44, 1,091,629.56 and 446,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,966.44, 1,091,629.56 and 446,816.88 is: 616,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,966.44 : 1,091,629.56 = 446,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,966.44/1,091,629.56 = 446,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,966.44x = 1,091,629.56 × 446,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,966.44x = 487,758,514,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,758,514,114.97/790,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,661.45

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