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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,029.37, 1,429,544.51 and 598,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,029.37, 1,429,544.51 and 598,292.50 is: 897,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,029.37 : 1,429,544.51 = 598,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,029.37/1,429,544.51 = 598,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,029.37x = 1,429,544.51 × 598,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,029.37x = 855,285,752,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,285,752,183.85/953,029.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,439.03

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