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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,717.08, 1,103,609.48 and 437,142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,717.08, 1,103,609.48 and 437,142.38 is: 603,256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,717.08 : 1,103,609.48 = 437,142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,717.08/1,103,609.48 = 437,142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,717.08x = 1,103,609.48 × 437,142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,717.08x = 482,434,474,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,434,474,677.76/799,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,256.43

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