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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,168.68, 1,241,026.50 and 577,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,168.68, 1,241,026.50 and 577,285.48 is: 796,765.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,168.68 : 1,241,026.50 = 577,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,168.68/1,241,026.50 = 577,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,168.68x = 1,241,026.50 × 577,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,168.68x = 716,426,578,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,426,578,745.22/899,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,765.50

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