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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,999.90, 1,316,999.85 and 594,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,999.90, 1,316,999.85 and 594,564.70 is: 891,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,999.90 : 1,316,999.85 = 594,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,999.90/1,316,999.85 = 594,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,999.90x = 1,316,999.85 × 594,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,999.90x = 783,041,620,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,041,620,715.30/877,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,847.05

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