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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,252.94, 1,148,509.52 and 577,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,252.94, 1,148,509.52 and 577,751.75 is: 797,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,252.94 : 1,148,509.52 = 577,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,252.94/1,148,509.52 = 577,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,252.94x = 1,148,509.52 × 577,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,252.94x = 663,553,385,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,553,385,071.66/832,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,297.74

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