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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,656.59, 1,102,140.57 and 436,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,656.59, 1,102,140.57 and 436,080.24 is: 601,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,656.59 : 1,102,140.57 = 436,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,656.59/1,102,140.57 = 436,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,656.59x = 1,102,140.57 × 436,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,656.59x = 480,621,725,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,621,725,914.64/798,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,787.72

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