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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,181.77, 1,439,359.01 and 579,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,181.77, 1,439,359.01 and 579,280.94 is: 870,182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,181.77 : 1,439,359.01 = 579,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,181.77/1,439,359.01 = 579,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,181.77x = 1,439,359.01 × 579,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,181.77x = 833,793,245,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,793,245,093.62/958,181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,182.75

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