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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,491.96, 1,108,815.86 and 440,921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,491.96, 1,108,815.86 and 440,921.88 is: 608,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,491.96 : 1,108,815.86 = 440,921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,491.96/1,108,815.86 = 440,921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,491.96x = 1,108,815.86 × 440,921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,491.96x = 488,901,173,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,901,173,565.02/803,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,470.52

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