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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,631.87, 1,102,103.62 and 436,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,631.87, 1,102,103.62 and 436,054.60 is: 601,750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,631.87 : 1,102,103.62 = 436,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,631.87/1,102,103.62 = 436,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,631.87x = 1,102,103.62 × 436,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,631.87x = 480,577,350,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,577,350,997.38/798,631.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,750.78

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