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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,657.51, 1,102,191.93 and 436,115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,657.51, 1,102,191.93 and 436,115.01 is: 601,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,657.51 : 1,102,191.93 = 436,115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,657.51/1,102,191.93 = 436,115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,657.51x = 1,102,191.93 × 436,115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,657.51x = 480,682,444,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,682,444,573.87/798,657.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,863.05

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