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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,339.90, 1,322,934.15 and 618,973.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,339.90, 1,322,934.15 and 618,973.66 is: 854,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,339.90 : 1,322,934.15 = 618,973.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,339.90/1,322,934.15 = 618,973.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,339.90x = 1,322,934.15 × 618,973.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,339.90x = 818,861,392,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,861,392,764.49/958,339.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,458.21

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