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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,566.31, 1,102,047.58 and 436,017.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,566.31, 1,102,047.58 and 436,017.75 is: 601,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,566.31 : 1,102,047.58 = 436,017.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,566.31/1,102,047.58 = 436,017.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,566.31x = 1,102,047.58 × 436,017.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,566.31x = 480,512,304,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,512,304,493.21/798,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,718.73

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