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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,938.02, 1,317,050.08 and 593,509.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,938.02, 1,317,050.08 and 593,509.95 is: 889,348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,938.02 : 1,317,050.08 = 593,509.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,938.02/1,317,050.08 = 593,509.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,938.02x = 1,317,050.08 × 593,509.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,938.02x = 781,682,325,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,682,325,644.52/878,938.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,348.63

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