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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873,893.62, 1,309,505.10 and 588,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873,893.62, 1,309,505.10 and 588,529 is: 881,894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873,893.62 : 1,309,505.10 = 588,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873,893.62/1,309,505.10 = 588,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873,893.62x = 1,309,505.10 × 588,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873,893.62x = 770,681,726,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,681,726,997.90/873,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,894.21

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