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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,223.39, 1,430,162.73 and 597,821.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,223.39, 1,430,162.73 and 597,821.31 is: 896,937.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,223.39 : 1,430,162.73 = 597,821.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,223.39/1,430,162.73 = 597,821.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,223.39x = 1,430,162.73 × 597,821.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,223.39x = 854,981,756,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,981,756,761.78/953,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,937.45

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