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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,875.32, 1,316,717.28 and 595,380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,875.32, 1,316,717.28 and 595,380.54 is: 893,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,875.32 : 1,316,717.28 = 595,380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,875.32/1,316,717.28 = 595,380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,875.32x = 1,316,717.28 × 595,380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,875.32x = 783,947,845,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,947,845,193.73/877,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,005.91

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