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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,734.79, 1,107,786.50 and 440,191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,734.79, 1,107,786.50 and 440,191.75 is: 607,471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,734.79 : 1,107,786.50 = 440,191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,734.79/1,107,786.50 = 440,191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,734.79x = 1,107,786.50 × 440,191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,734.79x = 487,638,478,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,638,478,061.38/802,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,471.46

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