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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,660.08, 1,318,262.40 and 597,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,660.08, 1,318,262.40 and 597,342 is: 823,989.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,660.08 : 1,318,262.40 = 597,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,660.08/1,318,262.40 = 597,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,660.08x = 1,318,262.40 × 597,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,660.08x = 787,453,498,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,453,498,540.80/955,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,989.11

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