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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,542.96, 1,322,797.38 and 528,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,542.96, 1,322,797.38 and 528,852.14 is: 729,820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,542.96 : 1,322,797.38 = 528,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,542.96/1,322,797.38 = 528,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,542.96x = 1,322,797.38 × 528,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,542.96x = 699,564,224,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,564,224,537.49/958,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,820.42

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