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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,531.60, 1,436,047.80 and 584,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,531.60, 1,436,047.80 and 584,117.20 is: 875,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,531.60 : 1,436,047.80 = 584,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,531.60/1,436,047.80 = 584,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,531.60x = 1,436,047.80 × 584,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,531.60x = 838,820,220,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,820,220,002.16/958,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,109.62

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