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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,435.22, 1,103,333.13 and 508,954.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,435.22, 1,103,333.13 and 508,954.00 is: 702,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,435.22 : 1,103,333.13 = 508,954.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,435.22/1,103,333.13 = 508,954.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,435.22x = 1,103,333.13 × 508,954.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,435.22x = 561,545,801,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,545,801,784.58/799,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,428.15

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