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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,981.80, 1,243,472.70 and 577,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,981.80, 1,243,472.70 and 577,039.40 is: 865,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,981.80 : 1,243,472.70 = 577,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,981.80/1,243,472.70 = 577,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,981.80x = 1,243,472.70 × 577,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,981.80x = 717,532,740,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,532,740,724.38/828,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,559.10

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