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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,229.08, 1,065,720.01 and 577,455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,229.08, 1,065,720.01 and 577,455.76 is: 865,271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,229.08 : 1,065,720.01 = 577,455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,229.08/1,065,720.01 = 577,455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,229.08x = 1,065,720.01 × 577,455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,229.08x = 615,406,158,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,406,158,321.76/711,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,271.37

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