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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,870.84, 1,148,767.25 and 574,845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,870.84, 1,148,767.25 and 574,845.34 is: 792,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,870.84 : 1,148,767.25 = 574,845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,870.84/1,148,767.25 = 574,845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,870.84x = 1,148,767.25 × 574,845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,870.84x = 660,363,498,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,363,498,972.31/832,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,876.24

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