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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,998.62, 1,102,611.55 and 436,422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,998.62, 1,102,611.55 and 436,422.71 is: 602,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,998.62 : 1,102,611.55 = 436,422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,998.62/1,102,611.55 = 436,422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,998.62x = 1,102,611.55 × 436,422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,998.62x = 481,204,720,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,204,720,728.30/798,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,259.76

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