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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,909.52, 1,316,857.46 and 590,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,909.52, 1,316,857.46 and 590,179.94 is: 884,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,909.52 : 1,316,857.46 = 590,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,909.52/1,316,857.46 = 590,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,909.52x = 1,316,857.46 × 590,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,909.52x = 777,182,856,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,182,856,731.35/878,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,258.09

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