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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,894.32, 1,316,745.78 and 595,399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,894.32, 1,316,745.78 and 595,399.56 is: 893,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,894.32 : 1,316,745.78 = 595,399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,894.32/1,316,745.78 = 595,399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,894.32x = 1,316,745.78 × 595,399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,894.32x = 783,989,858,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,989,858,043.86/877,894.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,034.43

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