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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,826.82, 1,102,375.41 and 436,250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,826.82, 1,102,375.41 and 436,250.78 is: 602,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,826.82 : 1,102,375.41 = 436,250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,826.82/1,102,375.41 = 436,250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,826.82x = 1,102,375.41 × 436,250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,826.82x = 480,912,124,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,912,124,772.19/798,826.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,023.01

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