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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,777.80, 1,315,056.30 and 598,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,777.80, 1,315,056.30 and 598,841.80 is: 896,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,777.80 : 1,315,056.30 = 598,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,777.80/1,315,056.30 = 598,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,777.80x = 1,315,056.30 × 598,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,777.80x = 787,510,681,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,510,681,793.34/878,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,143.12

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