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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,501.17, 1,106,073.21 and 433,982.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,501.17, 1,106,073.21 and 433,982.31 is: 598,896.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,501.17 : 1,106,073.21 = 433,982.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,501.17/1,106,073.21 = 433,982.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,501.17x = 1,106,073.21 × 433,982.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,501.17x = 480,016,206,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,016,206,704.92/801,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,896.46

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