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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,656.25, 1,102,190.24 and 436,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,656.25, 1,102,190.24 and 436,113.75 is: 601,861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,656.25 : 1,102,190.24 = 436,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,656.25/1,102,190.24 = 436,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,656.25x = 1,102,190.24 × 436,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,656.25x = 480,680,318,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,680,318,779.80/798,656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,861.34

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