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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,280.84, 1,102,994.51 and 436,696.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,280.84, 1,102,994.51 and 436,696.89 is: 602,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,280.84 : 1,102,994.51 = 436,696.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,280.84/1,102,994.51 = 436,696.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,280.84x = 1,102,994.51 × 436,696.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,280.84x = 481,674,270,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,674,270,020.59/799,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,634.58

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