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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,827.88, 1,102,391.22 and 436,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,827.88, 1,102,391.22 and 436,262.40 is: 602,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,827.88 : 1,102,391.22 = 436,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,827.88/1,102,391.22 = 436,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,827.88x = 1,102,391.22 × 436,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,827.88x = 480,931,839,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,931,839,376.13/798,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,046.89

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