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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,782.92, 1,102,313.15 and 436,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,782.92, 1,102,313.15 and 436,205.66 is: 601,959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,782.92 : 1,102,313.15 = 436,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,782.92/1,102,313.15 = 436,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,782.92x = 1,102,313.15 × 436,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,782.92x = 480,835,231,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,835,231,519.26/798,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,959.83

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