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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,001.38, 1,435,375.38 and 578,123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,001.38, 1,435,375.38 and 578,123.89 is: 866,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,001.38 : 1,435,375.38 = 578,123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,001.38/1,435,375.38 = 578,123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,001.38x = 1,435,375.38 × 578,123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,001.38x = 829,824,798,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,824,798,295.83/958,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,204.18

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