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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,071.40, 1,102,676.34 and 436,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,071.40, 1,102,676.34 and 436,490 is: 602,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,071.40 : 1,102,676.34 = 436,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,071.40/1,102,676.34 = 436,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,071.40x = 1,102,676.34 × 436,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,071.40x = 481,307,195,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,307,195,646.60/799,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,333.15

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