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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,661.08, 1,318,263.76 and 597,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,661.08, 1,318,263.76 and 597,343 is: 823,990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,661.08 : 1,318,263.76 = 597,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,661.08/1,318,263.76 = 597,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,661.08x = 1,318,263.76 × 597,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,661.08x = 787,455,629,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,455,629,189.68/955,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,990.48

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