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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,499.91, 1,241,189.95 and 577,645.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,499.91, 1,241,189.95 and 577,645.95 is: 797,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,499.91 : 1,241,189.95 = 577,645.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,499.91/1,241,189.95 = 577,645.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,499.91x = 1,241,189.95 × 577,645.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,499.91x = 716,968,347,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,968,347,798.20/899,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,074.40

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