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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,372.82, 1,103,121.32 and 436,788.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,372.82, 1,103,121.32 and 436,788.87 is: 602,761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,372.82 : 1,103,121.32 = 436,788.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,372.82/1,103,121.32 = 436,788.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,372.82x = 1,103,121.32 × 436,788.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,372.82x = 481,831,112,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,831,112,651.76/799,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,761.44

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