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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,967.62, 1,102,569.68 and 436,391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,967.62, 1,102,569.68 and 436,391.57 is: 602,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,967.62 : 1,102,569.68 = 436,391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,967.62/1,102,569.68 = 436,391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,967.62x = 1,102,569.68 × 436,391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,967.62x = 481,152,105,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,152,105,994.79/798,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,217.28

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