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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,237.02, 1,102,948.02 and 436,666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,237.02, 1,102,948.02 and 436,666.98 is: 602,600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,237.02 : 1,102,948.02 = 436,666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,237.02/1,102,948.02 = 436,666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,237.02x = 1,102,948.02 × 436,666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,237.02x = 481,620,980,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,620,980,990.38/799,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,600.94

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