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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,321.77, 1,105,789.85 and 438,739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,321.77, 1,105,789.85 and 438,739.04 is: 605,441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,321.77 : 1,105,789.85 = 438,739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,321.77/1,105,789.85 = 438,739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,321.77x = 1,105,789.85 × 438,739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,321.77x = 485,153,177,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,153,177,230.74/801,321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,441.15

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