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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,414.10, 1,435,871.55 and 583,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,414.10, 1,435,871.55 and 583,999.70 is: 874,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,414.10 : 1,435,871.55 = 583,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,414.10/1,435,871.55 = 583,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,414.10x = 1,435,871.55 × 583,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,414.10x = 838,548,554,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,548,554,438.54/958,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,933.45

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