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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,998.40, 1,316,997.60 and 594,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,998.40, 1,316,997.60 and 594,563.20 is: 891,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,998.40 : 1,316,997.60 = 594,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,998.40/1,316,997.60 = 594,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,998.40x = 1,316,997.60 × 594,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,998.40x = 783,038,307,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,038,307,448.32/877,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,844.80

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