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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,674.56, 1,102,173.28 and 436,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,674.56, 1,102,173.28 and 436,101.60 is: 601,821.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,674.56 : 1,102,173.28 = 436,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,674.56/1,102,173.28 = 436,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,674.56x = 1,102,173.28 × 436,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,674.56x = 480,659,530,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,659,530,885.25/798,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,821.51

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