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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,488.71, 1,241,174.49 and 577,634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,488.71, 1,241,174.49 and 577,634.77 is: 797,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,488.71 : 1,241,174.49 = 577,634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,488.71/1,241,174.49 = 577,634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,488.71x = 1,241,174.49 × 577,634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,488.71x = 716,945,534,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,945,534,855.15/899,488.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,058.96

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