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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,046.18, 1,083,360.66 and 440,834.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,046.18, 1,083,360.66 and 440,834.22 is: 608,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,046.18 : 1,083,360.66 = 440,834.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,046.18/1,083,360.66 = 440,834.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,046.18x = 1,083,360.66 × 440,834.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,046.18x = 477,582,451,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,582,451,529.79/785,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,349.50

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