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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,278.14, 1,102,990.80 and 436,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,278.14, 1,102,990.80 and 436,694.20 is: 602,630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,278.14 : 1,102,990.80 = 436,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,278.14/1,102,990.80 = 436,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,278.14x = 1,102,990.80 × 436,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,278.14x = 481,669,679,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,669,679,498.41/799,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,630.87

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