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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,256.58, 1,102,961.17 and 436,672.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,256.58, 1,102,961.17 and 436,672.63 is: 602,601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,256.58 : 1,102,961.17 = 436,672.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,256.58/1,102,961.17 = 436,672.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,256.58x = 1,102,961.17 × 436,672.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,256.58x = 481,632,954,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,632,954,891.78/799,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,601.18

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