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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,273.79, 1,102,984.95 and 436,689.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,273.79, 1,102,984.95 and 436,689.86 is: 602,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,273.79 : 1,102,984.95 = 436,689.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,273.79/1,102,984.95 = 436,689.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,273.79x = 1,102,984.95 × 436,689.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,273.79x = 481,662,337,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,662,337,882.68/799,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,624.97

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