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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,219.59, 1,241,751.76 and 577,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,219.59, 1,241,751.76 and 577,490.20 is: 797,468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,219.59 : 1,241,751.76 = 577,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,219.59/1,241,751.76 = 577,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,219.59x = 1,241,751.76 × 577,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,219.59x = 717,099,467,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,099,467,684.65/899,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,468.69

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