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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,187.02, 1,105,638 and 438,609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,187.02, 1,105,638 and 438,609.74 is: 605,281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,187.02 : 1,105,638 = 438,609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,187.02/1,105,638 = 438,609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,187.02x = 1,105,638 × 438,609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,187.02x = 484,943,595,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,943,595,714.12/801,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,281.39

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