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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,439.11, 1,105,985.95 and 438,885.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,439.11, 1,105,985.95 and 438,885.14 is: 605,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,439.11 : 1,105,985.95 = 438,885.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,439.11/1,105,985.95 = 438,885.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,439.11x = 1,105,985.95 × 438,885.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,439.11x = 485,400,798,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,400,798,503.78/801,439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,661.48

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