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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,851.20, 1,311,703.20 and 593,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,851.20, 1,311,703.20 and 593,841.60 is: 889,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,851.20 : 1,311,703.20 = 593,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,851.20/1,311,703.20 = 593,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,851.20x = 1,311,703.20 × 593,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,851.20x = 778,943,927,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,943,927,013.12/875,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,356.46

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