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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,654.99, 1,102,188.52 and 436,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,654.99, 1,102,188.52 and 436,112.49 is: 601,859.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,654.99 : 1,102,188.52 = 436,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,654.99/1,102,188.52 = 436,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,654.99x = 1,102,188.52 × 436,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,654.99x = 480,678,177,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,678,177,726.05/798,654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,859.61

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