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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,257.58, 1,102,962.55 and 436,673.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,257.58, 1,102,962.55 and 436,673.63 is: 602,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,257.58 : 1,102,962.55 = 436,673.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,257.58/1,102,962.55 = 436,673.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,257.58x = 1,102,962.55 × 436,673.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,257.58x = 481,634,660,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,634,660,462.56/799,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,602.56

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