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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,917.04, 1,102,488.44 and 436,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,917.04, 1,102,488.44 and 436,342.32 is: 602,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,917.04 : 1,102,488.44 = 436,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,917.04/1,102,488.44 = 436,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,917.04x = 1,102,488.44 × 436,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,917.04x = 481,062,361,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,062,361,501.07/798,917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,143.07

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