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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,968.36, 1,102,570.72 and 436,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,968.36, 1,102,570.72 and 436,392.32 is: 602,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,968.36 : 1,102,570.72 = 436,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,968.36/1,102,570.72 = 436,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,968.36x = 1,102,570.72 × 436,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,968.36x = 481,153,387,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,153,387,861.04/798,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,218.32

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