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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,883.43, 1,316,729.43 and 595,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,883.43, 1,316,729.43 and 595,388.64 is: 893,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,883.43 : 1,316,729.43 = 595,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,883.43/1,316,729.43 = 595,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,883.43x = 1,316,729.43 × 595,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,883.43x = 783,965,744,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,965,744,575.68/877,883.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,018.05

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