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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,465, 1,103,276.16 and 436,904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,465, 1,103,276.16 and 436,904.14 is: 602,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,465 : 1,103,276.16 = 436,904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,465/1,103,276.16 = 436,904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,465x = 1,103,276.16 × 436,904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,465x = 482,025,921,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,025,921,867.30/799,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,935.62

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