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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,852.78, 1,022,841.46 and 580,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,852.78, 1,022,841.46 and 580,166.44 is: 798,837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,852.78 : 1,022,841.46 = 580,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,852.78/1,022,841.46 = 580,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,852.78x = 1,022,841.46 × 580,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,852.78x = 593,418,288,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,418,288,532.60/742,852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,837.00

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