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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,908.52, 1,316,855.96 and 590,178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,908.52, 1,316,855.96 and 590,178.94 is: 884,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,908.52 : 1,316,855.96 = 590,178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,908.52/1,316,855.96 = 590,178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,908.52x = 1,316,855.96 × 590,178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,908.52x = 777,180,654,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,180,654,605.48/878,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,256.59

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