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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,824.29, 1,165,892.82 and 398,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,824.29, 1,165,892.82 and 398,224.45 is: 596,904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,824.29 : 1,165,892.82 = 398,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,824.29/1,165,892.82 = 398,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,824.29x = 1,165,892.82 × 398,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,824.29x = 464,287,027,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,287,027,003.45/777,824.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,904.77

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