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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,974.80, 1,243,462.20 and 577,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,974.80, 1,243,462.20 and 577,032.40 is: 865,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,974.80 : 1,243,462.20 = 577,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,974.80/1,243,462.20 = 577,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,974.80x = 1,243,462.20 × 577,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,974.80x = 717,517,977,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,517,977,575.28/828,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,548.60

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