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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,458.02, 1,103,266.49 and 436,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,458.02, 1,103,266.49 and 436,897.16 is: 602,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,458.02 : 1,103,266.49 = 436,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,458.02/1,103,266.49 = 436,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,458.02x = 1,103,266.49 × 436,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,458.02x = 482,013,996,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,013,996,204.17/799,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,925.96

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