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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,976, 1,101,229.92 and 440,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,976, 1,101,229.92 and 440,303.04 is: 607,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,976 : 1,101,229.92 = 440,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,976/1,101,229.92 = 440,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,976x = 1,101,229.92 × 440,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,976x = 484,874,881,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,874,881,514.96/797,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,630.91

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