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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,491.21, 1,241,177.94 and 577,637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,491.21, 1,241,177.94 and 577,637.27 is: 797,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,491.21 : 1,241,177.94 = 577,637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,491.21/1,241,177.94 = 577,637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,491.21x = 1,241,177.94 × 577,637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,491.21x = 716,950,636,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,950,636,845.82/899,491.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,062.42

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