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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,944.96, 1,116,342.74 and 446,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,944.96, 1,116,342.74 and 446,368.55 is: 615,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,944.96 : 1,116,342.74 = 446,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,944.96/1,116,342.74 = 446,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,944.96x = 1,116,342.74 × 446,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,944.96x = 498,300,282,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,300,282,343.27/808,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,987.87

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