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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,701.52, 1,102,193.40 and 436,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,701.52, 1,102,193.40 and 436,115.52 is: 601,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,701.52 : 1,102,193.40 = 436,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,701.52/1,102,193.40 = 436,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,701.52x = 1,102,193.40 × 436,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,701.52x = 480,683,647,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,683,647,781.57/798,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,831.39

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