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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,721.92, 1,102,281.08 and 436,179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,721.92, 1,102,281.08 and 436,179.49 is: 601,952.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,721.92 : 1,102,281.08 = 436,179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,721.92/1,102,281.08 = 436,179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,721.92x = 1,102,281.08 × 436,179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,721.92x = 480,792,394,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,792,394,374.45/798,721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,952.17

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