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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,871.25, 1,105,187.55 and 438,287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,871.25, 1,105,187.55 and 438,287.83 is: 604,829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,871.25 : 1,105,187.55 = 438,287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,871.25/1,105,187.55 = 438,287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,871.25x = 1,105,187.55 × 438,287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,871.25x = 484,390,253,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,390,253,032.52/800,871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,829.12

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