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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,117.70, 1,344,176.55 and 577,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,117.70, 1,344,176.55 and 577,253.10 is: 865,879.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,117.70 : 1,344,176.55 = 577,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,117.70/1,344,176.55 = 577,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,117.70x = 1,344,176.55 × 577,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,117.70x = 775,930,080,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,930,080,434.81/896,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,879.65

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