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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,161.78, 1,196,827.68 and 582,439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,161.78, 1,196,827.68 and 582,439.65 is: 872,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,161.78 : 1,196,827.68 = 582,439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,161.78/1,196,827.68 = 582,439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,161.78x = 1,196,827.68 × 582,439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,161.78x = 697,079,895,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,079,895,049.51/799,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,263.81

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