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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,665.84, 1,102,161.17 and 436,092.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,665.84, 1,102,161.17 and 436,092.83 is: 601,809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,665.84 : 1,102,161.17 = 436,092.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,665.84/1,102,161.17 = 436,092.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,665.84x = 1,102,161.17 × 436,092.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,665.84x = 480,644,583,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,644,583,741.41/798,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,809.37

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