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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,897.98, 1,116,278.14 and 446,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,897.98, 1,116,278.14 and 446,321.72 is: 615,923.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,897.98 : 1,116,278.14 = 446,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,897.98/1,116,278.14 = 446,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,897.98x = 1,116,278.14 × 446,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,897.98x = 498,219,179,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,219,179,443.20/808,897.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,923.38

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