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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,601, 1,113,109.38 and 448,989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,601, 1,113,109.38 and 448,989.48 is: 619,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,601 : 1,113,109.38 = 448,989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,601/1,113,109.38 = 448,989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,601x = 1,113,109.38 × 448,989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,601x = 499,774,401,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,774,401,709.32/806,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,605.48

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