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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,158.52, 1,101,481.92 and 435,605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,158.52, 1,101,481.92 and 435,605.64 is: 601,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,158.52 : 1,101,481.92 = 435,605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,158.52/1,101,481.92 = 435,605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,158.52x = 1,101,481.92 × 435,605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,158.52x = 479,811,736,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,811,736,710.03/798,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,148.42

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