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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,471.83, 1,105,997.90 and 438,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,471.83, 1,105,997.90 and 438,889.44 is: 605,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,471.83 : 1,105,997.90 = 438,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,471.83/1,105,997.90 = 438,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,471.83x = 1,105,997.90 × 438,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,471.83x = 485,410,796,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,410,796,777.73/801,471.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,649.23

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