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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,275.78, 1,102,987.70 and 436,691.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,275.78, 1,102,987.70 and 436,691.86 is: 602,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,275.78 : 1,102,987.70 = 436,691.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,275.78/1,102,987.70 = 436,691.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,275.78x = 1,102,987.70 × 436,691.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,275.78x = 481,665,750,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,665,750,270.12/799,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,627.73

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