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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,233.08, 1,241,770.38 and 577,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,233.08, 1,241,770.38 and 577,503.72 is: 797,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,233.08 : 1,241,770.38 = 577,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,233.08/1,241,770.38 = 577,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,233.08x = 1,241,770.38 × 577,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,233.08x = 717,127,013,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,127,013,835.81/899,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,487.36

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