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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,568.88, 1,103,402.40 and 436,992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,568.88, 1,103,402.40 and 436,992.64 is: 603,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,568.88 : 1,103,402.40 = 436,992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,568.88/1,103,402.40 = 436,992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,568.88x = 1,103,402.40 × 436,992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,568.88x = 482,178,727,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,178,727,758.34/799,568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,048.39

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