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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,274.96, 1,429,910.37 and 598,538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,274.96, 1,429,910.37 and 598,538.07 is: 897,805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,274.96 : 1,429,910.37 = 598,538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,274.96/1,429,910.37 = 598,538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,274.96x = 1,429,910.37 × 598,538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,274.96x = 855,855,793,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,855,793,132.79/953,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,805.81

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