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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,795.92, 1,075,224.92 and 597,158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,795.92, 1,075,224.92 and 597,158.94 is: 824,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,795.92 : 1,075,224.92 = 597,158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,795.92/1,075,224.92 = 597,158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,795.92x = 1,075,224.92 × 597,158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,795.92x = 642,080,173,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,080,173,488.79/778,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,452.41

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