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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,358.40, 1,148,655.26 and 577,857.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,358.40, 1,148,655.26 and 577,857.22 is: 797,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,358.40 : 1,148,655.26 = 577,857.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,358.40/1,148,655.26 = 577,857.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,358.40x = 1,148,655.26 × 577,857.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,358.40x = 663,758,735,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,758,735,281.98/832,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,443.43

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