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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,045.60, 1,437,068.40 and 659,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,045.60, 1,437,068.40 and 659,447.20 is: 989,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,045.60 : 1,437,068.40 = 659,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,045.60/1,437,068.40 = 659,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,045.60x = 1,437,068.40 × 659,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,045.60x = 947,670,732,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,670,732,588.48/958,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,170.80

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