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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,727.76, 1,241,575.08 and 709,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,727.76, 1,241,575.08 and 709,438.16 is: 977,898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,727.76 : 1,241,575.08 = 709,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,727.76/1,241,575.08 = 709,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,727.76x = 1,241,575.08 × 709,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,727.76x = 880,820,740,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,820,740,257.05/900,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,898.96

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