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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,271.61, 1,102,981.78 and 436,687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,271.61, 1,102,981.78 and 436,687.66 is: 602,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,271.61 : 1,102,981.78 = 436,687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,271.61/1,102,981.78 = 436,687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,271.61x = 1,102,981.78 × 436,687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,271.61x = 481,658,532,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,658,532,530.84/799,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,621.85

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