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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873,892.62, 1,309,503.60 and 588,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873,892.62, 1,309,503.60 and 588,528 is: 881,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873,892.62 : 1,309,503.60 = 588,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873,892.62/1,309,503.60 = 588,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873,892.62x = 1,309,503.60 × 588,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873,892.62x = 770,679,534,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,679,534,700.80/873,892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,892.71

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