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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,699.80, 1,318,049.70 and 524,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,699.80, 1,318,049.70 and 524,114.20 is: 786,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,699.80 : 1,318,049.70 = 524,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,699.80/1,318,049.70 = 524,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,699.80x = 1,318,049.70 × 524,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,699.80x = 690,808,564,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,808,564,075.74/878,699.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,171.30

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