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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,083.20, 1,241,529.52 and 577,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,083.20, 1,241,529.52 and 577,282 is: 796,273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,083.20 : 1,241,529.52 = 577,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,083.20/1,241,529.52 = 577,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,083.20x = 1,241,529.52 × 577,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,083.20x = 716,712,644,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,712,644,364.64/900,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,273.77

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