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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,142.96, 1,105,698.72 and 456,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,142.96, 1,105,698.72 and 456,977.20 is: 630,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,142.96 : 1,105,698.72 = 456,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,142.96/1,105,698.72 = 456,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,142.96x = 1,105,698.72 × 456,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,142.96x = 505,279,105,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,279,105,109.18/801,142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,697.80

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