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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,278.60, 1,314,417.90 and 596,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,278.60, 1,314,417.90 and 596,342.60 is: 894,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,278.60 : 1,314,417.90 = 596,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,278.60/1,314,417.90 = 596,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,278.60x = 1,314,417.90 × 596,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,278.60x = 783,843,387,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,843,387,972.54/876,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,513.90

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