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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,797.66, 1,075,227.33 and 597,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,797.66, 1,075,227.33 and 597,160.68 is: 824,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,797.66 : 1,075,227.33 = 597,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,797.66/1,075,227.33 = 597,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,797.66x = 1,075,227.33 × 597,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,797.66x = 642,083,483,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,083,483,537.39/778,797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,454.82

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