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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,609.54, 1,241,341.34 and 577,755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,609.54, 1,241,341.34 and 577,755.63 is: 797,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,609.54 : 1,241,341.34 = 577,755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,609.54/1,241,341.34 = 577,755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,609.54x = 1,241,341.34 × 577,755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,609.54x = 717,191,945,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,191,945,047.97/899,609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,225.82

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