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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,490.58, 1,108,813.98 and 440,920.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,490.58, 1,108,813.98 and 440,920.54 is: 608,468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,490.58 : 1,108,813.98 = 440,920.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,490.58/1,108,813.98 = 440,920.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,490.58x = 1,108,813.98 × 440,920.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,490.58x = 488,898,858,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,898,858,821.15/803,490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,468.69

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