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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,087.77, 1,239,372.77 and 530,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,087.77, 1,239,372.77 and 530,577 is: 732,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,087.77 : 1,239,372.77 = 530,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,087.77/1,239,372.77 = 530,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,087.77x = 1,239,372.77 × 530,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,087.77x = 657,582,683,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,582,683,535.41/898,087.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,203.14

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