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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,286.89, 1,105,732.08 and 438,640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,286.89, 1,105,732.08 and 438,640.59 is: 605,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,286.89 : 1,105,732.08 = 438,640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,286.89/1,105,732.08 = 438,640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,286.89x = 1,105,732.08 × 438,640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,286.89x = 485,018,971,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,018,971,953.13/801,286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,300.02

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