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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,635.98, 1,102,133 and 436,074.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,635.98, 1,102,133 and 436,074.21 is: 601,790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,635.98 : 1,102,133 = 436,074.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,635.98/1,102,133 = 436,074.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,635.98x = 1,102,133 × 436,074.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,635.98x = 480,611,777,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,611,777,289.93/798,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,790.79

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