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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,780.31, 1,103,696.91 and 437,205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,780.31, 1,103,696.91 and 437,205.79 is: 603,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,780.31 : 1,103,696.91 = 437,205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,780.31/1,103,696.91 = 437,205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,780.31x = 1,103,696.91 × 437,205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,780.31x = 482,542,673,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,542,673,938.62/799,780.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,344.03

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