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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,796.16, 1,075,225.24 and 597,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,796.16, 1,075,225.24 and 597,159.16 is: 824,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,796.16 : 1,075,225.24 = 597,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,796.16/1,075,225.24 = 597,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,796.16x = 1,075,225.24 × 597,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,796.16x = 642,080,601,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,080,601,129.20/778,796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,452.71

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