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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,918.65, 1,102,531.62 and 436,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,918.65, 1,102,531.62 and 436,359.60 is: 602,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,918.65 : 1,102,531.62 = 436,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,918.65/1,102,531.62 = 436,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,918.65x = 1,102,531.62 × 436,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,918.65x = 481,100,256,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,100,256,690.55/798,918.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,189.30

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