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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,508.59, 1,241,201.88 and 577,654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,508.59, 1,241,201.88 and 577,654.64 is: 797,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,508.59 : 1,241,201.88 = 577,654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,508.59/1,241,201.88 = 577,654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,508.59x = 1,241,201.88 × 577,654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,508.59x = 716,986,025,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,986,025,158.72/899,508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,086.36

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