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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,167.68, 1,241,025.12 and 577,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,167.68, 1,241,025.12 and 577,284.48 is: 796,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,167.68 : 1,241,025.12 = 577,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,167.68/1,241,025.12 = 577,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,167.68x = 1,241,025.12 × 577,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,167.68x = 716,424,541,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,424,541,066.14/899,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,764.12

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