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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,737, 1,159,250.77 and 581,809.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,737, 1,159,250.77 and 581,809.51 is: 803,183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,737 : 1,159,250.77 = 581,809.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,737/1,159,250.77 = 581,809.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,737x = 1,159,250.77 × 581,809.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,737x = 674,463,122,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,463,122,460.82/839,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,183.76

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