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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,541.60, 1,316,306.52 and 589,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,541.60, 1,316,306.52 and 589,812.48 is: 883,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,541.60 : 1,316,306.52 = 589,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,541.60/1,316,306.52 = 589,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,541.60x = 1,316,306.52 × 589,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,541.60x = 776,374,013,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,374,013,001.37/878,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,707.74

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