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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,947, 1,103,928.84 and 437,394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,947, 1,103,928.84 and 437,394.27 is: 603,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,947 : 1,103,928.84 = 437,394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,947/1,103,928.84 = 437,394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,947x = 1,103,928.84 × 437,394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,947x = 482,852,149,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,852,149,103.75/799,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,605.18

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