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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,640.35, 1,320,067.88 and 589,058.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,640.35, 1,320,067.88 and 589,058.58 is: 812,841.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,640.35 : 1,320,067.88 = 589,058.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,640.35/1,320,067.88 = 589,058.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,640.35x = 1,320,067.88 × 589,058.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,640.35x = 777,597,310,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,597,310,998.41/956,640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,841.85

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