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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,357.12, 1,241,691.52 and 577,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,357.12, 1,241,691.52 and 577,206.08 is: 796,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,357.12 : 1,241,691.52 = 577,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,357.12/1,241,691.52 = 577,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,357.12x = 1,241,691.52 × 577,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,357.12x = 716,711,894,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,711,894,828.44/899,357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,915.80

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