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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,546.10, 1,316,313.27 and 589,816.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,546.10, 1,316,313.27 and 589,816.98 is: 883,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,546.10 : 1,316,313.27 = 589,816.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,546.10/1,316,313.27 = 589,816.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,546.10x = 1,316,313.27 × 589,816.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,546.10x = 776,383,917,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,383,917,645.33/878,546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,714.49

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