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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,162.96, 1,322,315.40 and 671,578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,162.96, 1,322,315.40 and 671,578.48 is: 926,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,162.96 : 1,322,315.40 = 671,578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,162.96/1,322,315.40 = 671,578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,162.96x = 1,322,315.40 × 671,578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,162.96x = 888,038,566,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,038,566,412.59/958,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,813.71

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