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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,936, 1,103,934.72 and 442,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,936, 1,103,934.72 and 442,263.04 is: 610,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,936 : 1,103,934.72 = 442,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,936/1,103,934.72 = 442,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,936x = 1,103,934.72 × 442,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,936x = 488,229,525,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,229,525,228.75/799,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,335.73

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