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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,511.09, 1,241,205.33 and 577,657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,511.09, 1,241,205.33 and 577,657.14 is: 797,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,511.09 : 1,241,205.33 = 577,657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,511.09/1,241,205.33 = 577,657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,511.09x = 1,241,205.33 × 577,657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,511.09x = 716,991,121,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,991,121,080.56/899,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,089.81

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