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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,275.85, 1,102,987.81 and 436,691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,275.85, 1,102,987.81 and 436,691.93 is: 602,627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,275.85 : 1,102,987.81 = 436,691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,275.85/1,102,987.81 = 436,691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,275.85x = 1,102,987.81 × 436,691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,275.85x = 481,665,878,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,665,878,624.56/799,275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,627.84

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