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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,140.86, 1,102,796.34 and 436,566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,140.86, 1,102,796.34 and 436,566.33 is: 602,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,140.86 : 1,102,796.34 = 436,566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,140.86/1,102,796.34 = 436,566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,140.86x = 1,102,796.34 × 436,566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,140.86x = 481,443,749,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,443,749,254.11/799,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,451.68

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