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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,997.50, 1,108,177.14 and 440,455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,997.50, 1,108,177.14 and 440,455.09 is: 607,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,997.50 : 1,108,177.14 = 440,455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,997.50/1,108,177.14 = 440,455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,997.50x = 1,108,177.14 × 440,455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,997.50x = 488,102,261,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,102,261,934.64/802,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,850.29

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