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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,157.85, 1,101,481.16 and 435,604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,157.85, 1,101,481.16 and 435,604.98 is: 601,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,157.85 : 1,101,481.16 = 435,604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,157.85/1,101,481.16 = 435,604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,157.85x = 1,101,481.16 × 435,604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,157.85x = 479,810,676,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,810,676,494.15/798,157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,147.60

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