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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,333.95, 1,148,621.49 and 577,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,333.95, 1,148,621.49 and 577,832.76 is: 797,409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,333.95 : 1,148,621.49 = 577,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,333.95/1,148,621.49 = 577,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,333.95x = 1,148,621.49 × 577,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,333.95x = 663,711,125,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,711,125,762.01/832,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,409.65

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