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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,871.31, 1,316,711.28 and 595,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,871.31, 1,316,711.28 and 595,376.52 is: 892,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,871.31 : 1,316,711.28 = 595,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,871.31/1,316,711.28 = 595,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,871.31x = 1,316,711.28 × 595,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,871.31x = 783,938,979,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,938,979,731.15/877,871.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,999.89

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