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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,317.41, 1,148,598.68 and 577,816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,317.41, 1,148,598.68 and 577,816.22 is: 797,386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,317.41 : 1,148,598.68 = 577,816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,317.41/1,148,598.68 = 577,816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,317.41x = 1,148,598.68 × 577,816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,317.41x = 663,678,938,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,678,938,942.52/832,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,386.83

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