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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,346.51, 1,105,854.14 and 438,763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,346.51, 1,105,854.14 and 438,763.78 is: 605,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,346.51 : 1,105,854.14 = 438,763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,346.51/1,105,854.14 = 438,763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,346.51x = 1,105,854.14 × 438,763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,346.51x = 485,208,740,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,208,740,927.32/801,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,491.80

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