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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,847.77, 1,022,834.57 and 580,161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,847.77, 1,022,834.57 and 580,161.43 is: 798,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,847.77 : 1,022,834.57 = 580,161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,847.77/1,022,834.57 = 580,161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,847.77x = 1,022,834.57 × 580,161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,847.77x = 593,409,165,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,409,165,677.95/742,847.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,830.11

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