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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,917.88, 1,317,013.10 and 609,571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,917.88, 1,317,013.10 and 609,571.40 is: 913,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,917.88 : 1,317,013.10 = 609,571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,917.88/1,317,013.10 = 609,571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,917.88x = 1,317,013.10 × 609,571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,917.88x = 802,813,519,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,813,519,185.34/878,917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,411.30

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