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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,487.08, 1,241,172.25 and 577,633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,487.08, 1,241,172.25 and 577,633.14 is: 797,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,487.08 : 1,241,172.25 = 577,633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,487.08/1,241,172.25 = 577,633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,487.08x = 1,241,172.25 × 577,633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,487.08x = 716,942,222,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,942,222,604.28/899,487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,056.72

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