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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,464, 1,108,784.64 and 440,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,464, 1,108,784.64 and 440,922.40 is: 608,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,464 : 1,108,784.64 = 440,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,464/1,108,784.64 = 440,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,464x = 1,108,784.64 × 440,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,464x = 488,887,984,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,887,984,551.94/803,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,475.28

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