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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,048.46, 1,108,237.89 and 440,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,048.46, 1,108,237.89 and 440,487.60 is: 607,889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,048.46 : 1,108,237.89 = 440,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,048.46/1,108,237.89 = 440,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,048.46x = 1,108,237.89 × 440,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,048.46x = 488,165,048,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,165,048,395.16/803,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,889.90

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