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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,021.95, 1,247,906.81 and 577,904.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,021.95, 1,247,906.81 and 577,904.84 is: 796,855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,021.95 : 1,247,906.81 = 577,904.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,021.95/1,247,906.81 = 577,904.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,021.95x = 1,247,906.81 × 577,904.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,021.95x = 721,171,387,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,171,387,414.02/905,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,855.14

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