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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,146.54, 1,102,804.02 and 436,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,146.54, 1,102,804.02 and 436,572 is: 602,459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,146.54 : 1,102,804.02 = 436,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,146.54/1,102,804.02 = 436,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,146.54x = 1,102,804.02 × 436,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,146.54x = 481,453,356,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,453,356,619.44/799,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,459.41

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