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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,014.02, 1,435,394.34 and 578,136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,014.02, 1,435,394.34 and 578,136.51 is: 866,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,014.02 : 1,435,394.34 = 578,136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,014.02/1,435,394.34 = 578,136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,014.02x = 1,435,394.34 × 578,136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,014.02x = 829,853,874,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,853,874,201.35/958,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,223.10

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