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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,157.91, 1,321,924 and 614,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,157.91, 1,321,924 and 614,183.47 is: 847,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,157.91 : 1,321,924 = 614,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,157.91/1,321,924 = 614,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,157.91x = 1,321,924 × 614,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,157.91x = 811,903,869,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,903,869,396.28/958,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,359.15

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