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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,270.79, 1,102,980.82 and 436,686.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,270.79, 1,102,980.82 and 436,686.86 is: 602,620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,270.79 : 1,102,980.82 = 436,686.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,270.79/1,102,980.82 = 436,686.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,270.79x = 1,102,980.82 × 436,686.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,270.79x = 481,657,230,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,657,230,712.02/799,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,620.84

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