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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,256.80, 1,312,774.80 and 597,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,256.80, 1,312,774.80 and 597,320.80 is: 893,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,256.80 : 1,312,774.80 = 597,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,256.80/1,312,774.80 = 597,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,256.80x = 1,312,774.80 × 597,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,256.80x = 784,147,693,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,147,693,755.84/877,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,863.34

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