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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,501.92, 1,106,074.25 and 433,983.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,501.92, 1,106,074.25 and 433,983.06 is: 598,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,501.92 : 1,106,074.25 = 433,983.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,501.92/1,106,074.25 = 433,983.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,501.92x = 1,106,074.25 × 433,983.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,501.92x = 480,017,485,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,017,485,432.29/801,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,897.49

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