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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,874.65, 1,103,826.94 and 437,298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,874.65, 1,103,826.94 and 437,298.42 is: 603,471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,874.65 : 1,103,826.94 = 437,298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,874.65/1,103,826.94 = 437,298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,874.65x = 1,103,826.94 × 437,298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,874.65x = 482,701,776,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,701,776,815.44/799,874.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,471.78

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