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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,062.40, 1,102,663.92 and 436,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,062.40, 1,102,663.92 and 436,481 is: 602,320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,062.40 : 1,102,663.92 = 436,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,062.40/1,102,663.92 = 436,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,062.40x = 1,102,663.92 × 436,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,062.40x = 481,291,850,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,291,850,465.52/799,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,320.73

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