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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,951, 1,103,934.36 and 437,398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,951, 1,103,934.36 and 437,398.28 is: 603,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,951 : 1,103,934.36 = 437,398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,951/1,103,934.36 = 437,398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,951x = 1,103,934.36 × 437,398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,951x = 482,858,990,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,858,990,296.90/799,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,610.71

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