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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,795.16, 1,075,223.86 and 597,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,795.16, 1,075,223.86 and 597,158.16 is: 824,451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,795.16 : 1,075,223.86 = 597,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,795.16/1,075,223.86 = 597,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,795.16x = 1,075,223.86 × 597,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,795.16x = 642,078,701,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,078,701,825.70/778,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,451.33

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