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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,395.78, 1,322,589.87 and 528,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,395.78, 1,322,589.87 and 528,669.72 is: 729,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,395.78 : 1,322,589.87 = 528,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,395.78/1,322,589.87 = 528,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,395.78x = 1,322,589.87 × 528,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,395.78x = 699,213,216,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,213,216,247.74/958,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,566.25

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