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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,319.41, 1,148,601.44 and 577,818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,319.41, 1,148,601.44 and 577,818.22 is: 797,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,319.41 : 1,148,601.44 = 577,818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,319.41/1,148,601.44 = 577,818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,319.41x = 1,148,601.44 × 577,818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,319.41x = 663,682,830,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,682,830,918.14/832,319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,389.59

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