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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,153.27, 1,196,814.91 and 582,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,153.27, 1,196,814.91 and 582,431.14 is: 872,251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,153.27 : 1,196,814.91 = 582,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,153.27/1,196,814.91 = 582,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,153.27x = 1,196,814.91 × 582,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,153.27x = 697,062,263,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,062,263,504.07/799,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,251.04

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