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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,302.31, 1,103,023.20 and 436,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,302.31, 1,103,023.20 and 436,717.15 is: 602,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,302.31 : 1,103,023.20 = 436,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,302.31/1,103,023.20 = 436,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,302.31x = 1,103,023.20 × 436,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,302.31x = 481,709,148,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,709,148,287.88/799,302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,662.02

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