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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,168.80, 1,314,142.80 and 598,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,168.80, 1,314,142.80 and 598,232.80 is: 895,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,168.80 : 1,314,142.80 = 598,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,168.80/1,314,142.80 = 598,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,168.80x = 1,314,142.80 × 598,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,168.80x = 786,163,326,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,163,326,843.84/878,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,230.31

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