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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,939.02, 1,317,051.58 and 593,510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,939.02, 1,317,051.58 and 593,510.95 is: 889,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,939.02 : 1,317,051.58 = 593,510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,939.02/1,317,051.58 = 593,510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,939.02x = 1,317,051.58 × 593,510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,939.02x = 781,684,534,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,684,534,444.80/878,939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,350.13

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