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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,281.84, 1,102,995.88 and 436,697.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,281.84, 1,102,995.88 and 436,697.89 is: 602,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,281.84 : 1,102,995.88 = 436,697.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,281.84/1,102,995.88 = 436,697.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,281.84x = 1,102,995.88 × 436,697.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,281.84x = 481,675,973,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,675,973,474.69/799,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,635.95

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