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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,733.80, 1,102,252.44 and 436,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,733.80, 1,102,252.44 and 436,159.20 is: 601,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,733.80 : 1,102,252.44 = 436,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,733.80/1,102,252.44 = 436,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,733.80x = 1,102,252.44 × 436,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,733.80x = 480,757,542,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,757,542,428.45/798,733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,899.58

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