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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,171.80, 1,314,147.30 and 598,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,171.80, 1,314,147.30 and 598,235.80 is: 895,234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,171.80 : 1,314,147.30 = 598,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,171.80/1,314,147.30 = 598,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,171.80x = 1,314,147.30 × 598,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,171.80x = 786,169,961,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,169,961,333.34/878,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,234.81

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