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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,160.78, 1,196,826.18 and 582,438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,160.78, 1,196,826.18 and 582,438.65 is: 872,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,160.78 : 1,196,826.18 = 582,438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,160.78/1,196,826.18 = 582,438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,160.78x = 1,196,826.18 × 582,438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,160.78x = 697,077,826,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,077,826,403.95/799,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,262.31

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