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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,986.37, 1,102,594.64 and 436,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,986.37, 1,102,594.64 and 436,410.46 is: 602,242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,986.37 : 1,102,594.64 = 436,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,986.37/1,102,594.64 = 436,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,986.37x = 1,102,594.64 × 436,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,986.37x = 481,183,834,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,183,834,035.93/798,986.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,242.86

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