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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,485.71, 1,322,124.18 and 614,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,485.71, 1,322,124.18 and 614,205.74 is: 847,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,485.71 : 1,322,124.18 = 614,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,485.71/1,322,124.18 = 614,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,485.71x = 1,322,124.18 × 614,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,485.71x = 812,056,260,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,056,260,348.79/958,485.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,228.34

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