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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,001.93, 1,435,376.18 and 578,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,001.93, 1,435,376.18 and 578,124.44 is: 866,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,001.93 : 1,435,376.18 = 578,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,001.93/1,435,376.18 = 578,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,001.93x = 1,435,376.18 × 578,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,001.93x = 829,826,049,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,826,049,902.93/958,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,204.99

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