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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,072.77, 1,108,231.64 and 440,495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,072.77, 1,108,231.64 and 440,495.30 is: 607,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,072.77 : 1,108,231.64 = 440,495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,072.77/1,108,231.64 = 440,495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,072.77x = 1,108,231.64 × 440,495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,072.77x = 488,170,830,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,170,830,951.25/803,072.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,878.70

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