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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,175.78, 1,108,391.13 and 440,600.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,175.78, 1,108,391.13 and 440,600.34 is: 608,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,175.78 : 1,108,391.13 = 440,600.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,175.78/1,108,391.13 = 440,600.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,175.78x = 1,108,391.13 × 440,600.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,175.78x = 488,357,508,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,357,508,730.98/803,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,033.16

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