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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,892.32, 1,316,742.78 and 595,397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,892.32, 1,316,742.78 and 595,397.56 is: 893,031.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,892.32 : 1,316,742.78 = 595,397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,892.32/1,316,742.78 = 595,397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,892.32x = 1,316,742.78 × 595,397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,892.32x = 783,985,438,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,985,438,359.62/877,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,031.44

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