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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,672.56, 1,102,170.52 and 436,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,672.56, 1,102,170.52 and 436,099.60 is: 601,818.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,672.56 : 1,102,170.52 = 436,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,672.56/1,102,170.52 = 436,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,672.56x = 1,102,170.52 × 436,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,672.56x = 480,656,122,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,656,122,903.79/798,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,818.75

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