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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,835.72, 1,102,387.70 and 436,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,835.72, 1,102,387.70 and 436,259.69 is: 602,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,835.72 : 1,102,387.70 = 436,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,835.72/1,102,387.70 = 436,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,835.72x = 1,102,387.70 × 436,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,835.72x = 480,927,314,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,927,314,080.52/798,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,035.32

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