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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,165.80, 1,314,138.30 and 598,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,165.80, 1,314,138.30 and 598,229.80 is: 895,225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,165.80 : 1,314,138.30 = 598,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,165.80/1,314,138.30 = 598,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,165.80x = 1,314,138.30 × 598,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,165.80x = 786,156,692,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,156,692,381.34/878,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,225.81

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