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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,251.94, 1,148,508.14 and 577,750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,251.94, 1,148,508.14 and 577,750.75 is: 797,296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,251.94 : 1,148,508.14 = 577,750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,251.94/1,148,508.14 = 577,750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,251.94x = 1,148,508.14 × 577,750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,251.94x = 663,551,439,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,551,439,266.11/832,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,296.36

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