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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,298.26, 1,102,998.80 and 436,734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,298.26, 1,102,998.80 and 436,734.56 is: 602,675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,298.26 : 1,102,998.80 = 436,734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,298.26/1,102,998.80 = 436,734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,298.26x = 1,102,998.80 × 436,734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,298.26x = 481,717,699,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,717,699,447.86/799,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,675.78

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