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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,270.61, 1,102,980.40 and 436,686.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,270.61, 1,102,980.40 and 436,686.66 is: 602,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,270.61 : 1,102,980.40 = 436,686.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,270.61/1,102,980.40 = 436,686.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,270.61x = 1,102,980.40 × 436,686.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,270.61x = 481,656,825,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,656,825,829.75/799,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,620.47

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