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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,059.32, 1,102,705.64 and 436,488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,059.32, 1,102,705.64 and 436,488.20 is: 602,355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,059.32 : 1,102,705.64 = 436,488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,059.32/1,102,705.64 = 436,488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,059.32x = 1,102,705.64 × 436,488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,059.32x = 481,317,999,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,317,999,933.45/799,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,355.78

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