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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,979.06, 1,102,584.53 and 436,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,979.06, 1,102,584.53 and 436,403.16 is: 602,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,979.06 : 1,102,584.53 = 436,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,979.06/1,102,584.53 = 436,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,979.06x = 1,102,584.53 × 436,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,979.06x = 481,171,373,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,171,373,059.12/798,979.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,232.77

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