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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,279.96, 1,102,993.30 and 436,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,279.96, 1,102,993.30 and 436,696.02 is: 602,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,279.96 : 1,102,993.30 = 436,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,279.96/1,102,993.30 = 436,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,279.96x = 1,102,993.30 × 436,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,279.96x = 481,672,777,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,672,777,589.96/799,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,633.37

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