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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,050.99, 1,429,577 and 598,314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,050.99, 1,429,577 and 598,314.12 is: 897,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,050.99 : 1,429,577 = 598,314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,050.99/1,429,577 = 598,314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,050.99x = 1,429,577 × 598,314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,050.99x = 855,336,104,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,336,104,727.24/953,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,471.50

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