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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,999.84, 1,429,500.28 and 598,262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,999.84, 1,429,500.28 and 598,262.98 is: 897,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,999.84 : 1,429,500.28 = 598,262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,999.84/1,429,500.28 = 598,262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,999.84x = 1,429,500.28 × 598,262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,999.84x = 855,217,088,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,217,088,442.96/952,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,394.78

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