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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,590.21, 1,317,520.26 and 429,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,590.21, 1,317,520.26 and 429,180.61 is: 643,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,590.21 : 1,317,520.26 = 429,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,590.21/1,317,520.26 = 429,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,590.21x = 1,317,520.26 × 429,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,590.21x = 565,454,148,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,454,148,874.16/878,590.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,592.59

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