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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,639.82, 1,102,114.55 and 436,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,639.82, 1,102,114.55 and 436,062.56 is: 601,761.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,639.82 : 1,102,114.55 = 436,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,639.82/1,102,114.55 = 436,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,639.82x = 1,102,114.55 × 436,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,639.82x = 480,590,887,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,590,887,665.83/798,639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,761.74

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