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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,183.44, 1,322,238.96 and 595,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,183.44, 1,322,238.96 and 595,598 is: 821,891.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,183.44 : 1,322,238.96 = 595,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,183.44/1,322,238.96 = 595,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,183.44x = 1,322,238.96 × 595,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,183.44x = 787,522,880,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,522,880,098.08/958,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,891.56

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