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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,932.09, 1,248,344.37 and 577,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,932.09, 1,248,344.37 and 577,901.34 is: 797,208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,932.09 : 1,248,344.37 = 577,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,932.09/1,248,344.37 = 577,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,932.09x = 1,248,344.37 × 577,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,932.09x = 721,419,884,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,419,884,204.46/904,932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,208.86

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