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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,606, 1,201,359.24 and 446,787.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,606, 1,201,359.24 and 446,787.12 is: 669,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,606 : 1,201,359.24 = 446,787.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,606/1,201,359.24 = 446,787.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,606x = 1,201,359.24 × 446,787.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,606x = 536,751,834,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,751,834,924.99/801,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,595.58

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