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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,147.54, 1,102,805.40 and 436,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,147.54, 1,102,805.40 and 436,573 is: 602,460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,147.54 : 1,102,805.40 = 436,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,147.54/1,102,805.40 = 436,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,147.54x = 1,102,805.40 × 436,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,147.54x = 481,455,061,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,455,061,894.20/799,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,460.79

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