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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,036.81, 1,429,555.71 and 598,299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,036.81, 1,429,555.71 and 598,299.94 is: 897,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,036.81 : 1,429,555.71 = 598,299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,036.81/1,429,555.71 = 598,299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,036.81x = 1,429,555.71 × 598,299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,036.81x = 855,303,088,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,303,088,371.88/953,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,450.22

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