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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,835.47, 1,102,387.35 and 436,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,835.47, 1,102,387.35 and 436,259.44 is: 602,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,835.47 : 1,102,387.35 = 436,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,835.47/1,102,387.35 = 436,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,835.47x = 1,102,387.35 × 436,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,835.47x = 480,926,887,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,926,887,974.08/798,835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,034.97

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