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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,028.61, 1,083,336.42 and 440,816.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,028.61, 1,083,336.42 and 440,816.68 is: 608,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,028.61 : 1,083,336.42 = 440,816.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,028.61/1,083,336.42 = 440,816.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,028.61x = 1,083,336.42 × 440,816.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,028.61x = 477,552,763,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,552,763,987.49/785,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,325.30

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