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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,287.58, 1,105,734.87 and 438,642.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,287.58, 1,105,734.87 and 438,642.01 is: 605,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,287.58 : 1,105,734.87 = 438,642.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,287.58/1,105,734.87 = 438,642.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,287.58x = 1,105,734.87 × 438,642.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,287.58x = 485,021,763,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,021,763,139.55/801,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,302.98

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