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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,940.60, 1,312,410.90 and 591,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,940.60, 1,312,410.90 and 591,505.40 is: 887,258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,940.60 : 1,312,410.90 = 591,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,940.60/1,312,410.90 = 591,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,940.60x = 1,312,410.90 × 591,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,940.60x = 776,298,134,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,298,134,368.86/874,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,258.10

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