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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,017.36, 1,083,320.89 and 440,805.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,017.36, 1,083,320.89 and 440,805.43 is: 608,309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,017.36 : 1,083,320.89 = 440,805.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,017.36/1,083,320.89 = 440,805.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,017.36x = 1,083,320.89 × 440,805.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,017.36x = 477,533,730,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,533,730,744.43/785,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,309.77

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