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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,551.71, 1,115,806.62 and 445,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,551.71, 1,115,806.62 and 445,985.36 is: 615,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,551.71 : 1,115,806.62 = 445,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,551.71/1,115,806.62 = 445,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,551.71x = 1,115,806.62 × 445,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,551.71x = 497,633,411,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,633,411,532.05/808,551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,462.70

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