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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,649, 1,096,615.62 and 436,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,649, 1,096,615.62 and 436,953 is: 602,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,649 : 1,096,615.62 = 436,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,649/1,096,615.62 = 436,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,649x = 1,096,615.62 × 436,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,649x = 479,169,485,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,169,485,005.86/794,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,995.14

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