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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,539.60, 1,436,059.80 and 584,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,539.60, 1,436,059.80 and 584,125.20 is: 875,121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,539.60 : 1,436,059.80 = 584,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,539.60/1,436,059.80 = 584,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,539.60x = 1,436,059.80 × 584,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,539.60x = 838,838,717,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,838,717,886.96/958,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,121.61

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