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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,117.62, 1,104,440.37 and 460,721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,117.62, 1,104,440.37 and 460,721.14 is: 635,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,117.62 : 1,104,440.37 = 460,721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,117.62/1,104,440.37 = 460,721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,117.62x = 1,104,440.37 × 460,721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,117.62x = 508,839,026,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,839,026,328.42/800,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,955.28

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