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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,538.56, 1,115,788.50 and 445,972.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,538.56, 1,115,788.50 and 445,972.23 is: 615,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,538.56 : 1,115,788.50 = 445,972.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,538.56/1,115,788.50 = 445,972.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,538.56x = 1,115,788.50 × 445,972.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,538.56x = 497,610,685,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,610,685,553.36/808,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,444.60

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