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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,431.53, 1,103,229.95 and 436,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,431.53, 1,103,229.95 and 436,870.67 is: 602,889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,431.53 : 1,103,229.95 = 436,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,431.53/1,103,229.95 = 436,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,431.53x = 1,103,229.95 × 436,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,431.53x = 481,968,799,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,968,799,720.06/799,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,889.41

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