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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,827.82, 1,102,376.78 and 436,251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,827.82, 1,102,376.78 and 436,251.77 is: 602,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,827.82 : 1,102,376.78 = 436,251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,827.82/1,102,376.78 = 436,251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,827.82x = 1,102,376.78 × 436,251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,827.82x = 480,913,825,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,913,825,328.47/798,827.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,024.38

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