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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,536.60, 1,436,055.30 and 584,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,536.60, 1,436,055.30 and 584,122.20 is: 875,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,536.60 : 1,436,055.30 = 584,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,536.60/1,436,055.30 = 584,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,536.60x = 1,436,055.30 × 584,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,536.60x = 838,831,781,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,831,781,157.66/958,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,117.11

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