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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,666.72, 1,102,182.80 and 436,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,666.72, 1,102,182.80 and 436,113.60 is: 601,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,666.72 : 1,102,182.80 = 436,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,666.72/1,102,182.80 = 436,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,666.72x = 1,102,182.80 × 436,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,666.72x = 480,676,908,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,676,908,766.08/798,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,849.18

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