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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,959.90, 1,430,031.96 and 593,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,959.90, 1,430,031.96 and 593,835.60 is: 891,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,959.90 : 1,430,031.96 = 593,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,959.90/1,430,031.96 = 593,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,959.90x = 1,430,031.96 × 593,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,959.90x = 849,203,886,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,203,886,985.78/952,959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,122.37

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