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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,718.08, 1,103,610.86 and 437,143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,718.08, 1,103,610.86 and 437,143.38 is: 603,257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,718.08 : 1,103,610.86 = 437,143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,718.08/1,103,610.86 = 437,143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,718.08x = 1,103,610.86 × 437,143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,718.08x = 482,436,181,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,436,181,545.11/799,718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,257.81

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