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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,910.52, 1,316,858.96 and 590,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,910.52, 1,316,858.96 and 590,180.94 is: 884,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,910.52 : 1,316,858.96 = 590,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,910.52/1,316,858.96 = 590,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,910.52x = 1,316,858.96 × 590,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,910.52x = 777,185,058,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,185,058,860.22/878,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,259.59

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