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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,979.32, 1,316,330.29 and 592,963.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,979.32, 1,316,330.29 and 592,963.34 is: 889,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,979.32 : 1,316,330.29 = 592,963.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,979.32/1,316,330.29 = 592,963.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,979.32x = 1,316,330.29 × 592,963.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,979.32x = 780,535,599,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,535,599,461.12/877,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,013.65

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