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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,441.82, 1,103,342.24 and 508,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,441.82, 1,103,342.24 and 508,960.59 is: 702,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,441.82 : 1,103,342.24 = 508,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,441.82/1,103,342.24 = 508,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,441.82x = 1,103,342.24 × 508,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,441.82x = 561,557,714,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,557,714,897.52/799,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,437.25

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