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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,271.29, 1,102,981.51 and 436,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,271.29, 1,102,981.51 and 436,687.36 is: 602,621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,271.29 : 1,102,981.51 = 436,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,271.29/1,102,981.51 = 436,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,271.29x = 1,102,981.51 × 436,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,271.29x = 481,658,081,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,658,081,547.28/799,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,621.53

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