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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,639.56, 1,102,114.20 and 436,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,639.56, 1,102,114.20 and 436,062.28 is: 601,761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,639.56 : 1,102,114.20 = 436,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,639.56/1,102,114.20 = 436,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,639.56x = 1,102,114.20 × 436,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,639.56x = 480,590,430,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,590,430,872.38/798,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,761.36

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