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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,502.72, 1,161,994.24 and 567,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,502.72, 1,161,994.24 and 567,582.72 is: 848,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,502.72 : 1,161,994.24 = 567,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,502.72/1,161,994.24 = 567,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,502.72x = 1,161,994.24 × 567,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,502.72x = 659,527,851,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,527,851,363.53/777,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,264.37

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