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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,831.80, 1,318,247.70 and 524,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,831.80, 1,318,247.70 and 524,246.20 is: 786,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,831.80 : 1,318,247.70 = 524,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,831.80/1,318,247.70 = 524,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,831.80x = 1,318,247.70 × 524,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,831.80x = 691,086,347,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,086,347,383.74/878,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,369.30

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