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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,245.03, 1,148,498.60 and 577,743.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,245.03, 1,148,498.60 and 577,743.84 is: 797,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,245.03 : 1,148,498.60 = 577,743.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,245.03/1,148,498.60 = 577,743.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,245.03x = 1,148,498.60 × 577,743.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,245.03x = 663,537,988,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,537,988,509.91/832,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,286.81

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