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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,861.94, 1,105,156.17 and 438,276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,861.94, 1,105,156.17 and 438,276.78 is: 604,803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,861.94 : 1,105,156.17 = 438,276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,861.94/1,105,156.17 = 438,276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,861.94x = 1,105,156.17 × 438,276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,861.94x = 484,364,287,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,364,287,584.73/800,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,803.73

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