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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,051.41, 1,105,452.61 and 438,498.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,051.41, 1,105,452.61 and 438,498.43 is: 605,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,051.41 : 1,105,452.61 = 438,498.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,051.41/1,105,452.61 = 438,498.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,051.41x = 1,105,452.61 × 438,498.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,051.41x = 484,739,230,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,739,230,064.53/801,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,128.74

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