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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,761.76, 1,241,622 and 709,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,761.76, 1,241,622 and 709,472.16 is: 977,945.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,761.76 : 1,241,622 = 709,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,761.76/1,241,622 = 709,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,761.76x = 1,241,622 × 709,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,761.76x = 880,896,242,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,896,242,243.52/900,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,945.87

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