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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,299, 1,096,132.64 and 436,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,299, 1,096,132.64 and 436,603 is: 602,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,299 : 1,096,132.64 = 436,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,299/1,096,132.64 = 436,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,299x = 1,096,132.64 × 436,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,299x = 478,574,799,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,574,799,021.92/794,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,512.15

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