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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,272.16, 1,102,982.54 and 436,688.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,272.16, 1,102,982.54 and 436,688.21 is: 602,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,272.16 : 1,102,982.54 = 436,688.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,272.16/1,102,982.54 = 436,688.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,272.16x = 1,102,982.54 × 436,688.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,272.16x = 481,659,475,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,659,475,312.43/799,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,622.61

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