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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,238.57, 1,104,313.71 and 437,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,238.57, 1,104,313.71 and 437,661.28 is: 603,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,238.57 : 1,104,313.71 = 437,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,238.57/1,104,313.71 = 437,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,238.57x = 1,104,313.71 × 437,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,238.57x = 483,315,351,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,315,351,840.15/800,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,964.08

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