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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,482.94, 1,316,642.38 and 608,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,482.94, 1,316,642.38 and 608,026.64 is: 912,329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,482.94 : 1,316,642.38 = 608,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,482.94/1,316,642.38 = 608,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,482.94x = 1,316,642.38 × 608,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,482.94x = 800,553,642,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,553,642,393.00/877,482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,329.58

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