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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,311.12, 1,241,627.88 and 577,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,311.12, 1,241,627.88 and 577,160.08 is: 796,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,311.12 : 1,241,627.88 = 577,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,311.12/1,241,627.88 = 577,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,311.12x = 1,241,627.88 × 577,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,311.12x = 716,618,046,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,618,046,551.03/899,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,852.20

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