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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,227.08, 1,241,762.10 and 577,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,227.08, 1,241,762.10 and 577,497.72 is: 797,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,227.08 : 1,241,762.10 = 577,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,227.08/1,241,762.10 = 577,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,227.08x = 1,241,762.10 × 577,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,227.08x = 717,114,781,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,114,781,532.41/899,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,479.08

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