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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,540.08, 1,318,096.80 and 597,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,540.08, 1,318,096.80 and 597,222 is: 823,823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,540.08 : 1,318,096.80 = 597,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,540.08/1,318,096.80 = 597,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,540.08x = 1,318,096.80 × 597,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,540.08x = 787,196,407,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,196,407,089.60/955,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,823.54

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