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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,117.59, 1,185,191.31 and 832,772.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,117.59, 1,185,191.31 and 832,772.73 is: 1,140,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,117.59 : 1,185,191.31 = 832,772.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,117.59/1,185,191.31 = 832,772.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,117.59x = 1,185,191.31 × 832,772.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,117.59x = 986,995,002,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,995,002,800.98/865,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,879.59

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