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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,281.96, 1,102,996.08 and 436,698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,281.96, 1,102,996.08 and 436,698.02 is: 602,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,281.96 : 1,102,996.08 = 436,698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,281.96/1,102,996.08 = 436,698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,281.96x = 1,102,996.08 × 436,698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,281.96x = 481,676,198,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,676,198,688.78/799,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,636.14

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