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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,759, 1,109,187.42 and 446,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,759, 1,109,187.42 and 446,063 is: 615,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,759 : 1,109,187.42 = 446,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,759/1,109,187.42 = 446,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,759x = 1,109,187.42 × 446,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,759x = 494,767,468,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,767,468,127.46/803,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,566.94

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