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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,109.58, 1,429,664.91 and 598,372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,109.58, 1,429,664.91 and 598,372.75 is: 897,559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,109.58 : 1,429,664.91 = 598,372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,109.58/1,429,664.91 = 598,372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,109.58x = 1,429,664.91 × 598,372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,109.58x = 855,472,523,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,472,523,775.20/953,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,559.46

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