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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,979.98, 1,108,143.43 and 440,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,979.98, 1,108,143.43 and 440,419.12 is: 607,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,979.98 : 1,108,143.43 = 440,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,979.98/1,108,143.43 = 440,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,979.98x = 1,108,143.43 × 440,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,979.98x = 488,047,554,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,047,554,274.38/802,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,795.42

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