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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,228.08, 1,241,763.48 and 577,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,228.08, 1,241,763.48 and 577,498.72 is: 797,480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,228.08 : 1,241,763.48 = 577,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,228.08/1,241,763.48 = 577,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,228.08x = 1,241,763.48 × 577,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,228.08x = 717,116,820,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,116,820,242.75/899,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,480.46

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