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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,142.58, 1,115,243.98 and 445,579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,142.58, 1,115,243.98 and 445,579.45 is: 614,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,142.58 : 1,115,243.98 = 445,579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,142.58/1,115,243.98 = 445,579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,142.58x = 1,115,243.98 × 445,579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,142.58x = 496,929,795,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,929,795,322.15/808,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,903.62

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