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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,927, 1,108,039.26 and 445,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,927, 1,108,039.26 and 445,231 is: 614,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,927 : 1,108,039.26 = 445,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,927/1,108,039.26 = 445,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,927x = 1,108,039.26 × 445,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,927x = 493,333,427,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,333,427,769.06/802,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,418.78

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