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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,897.94, 1,316,840.15 and 590,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,897.94, 1,316,840.15 and 590,168.38 is: 884,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,897.94 : 1,316,840.15 = 590,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,897.94/1,316,840.15 = 590,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,897.94x = 1,316,840.15 × 590,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,897.94x = 777,157,411,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,157,411,460.26/878,897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,240.80

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