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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,565.14, 1,436,754.38 and 598,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,565.14, 1,436,754.38 and 598,901.38 is: 897,668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,565.14 : 1,436,754.38 = 598,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,565.14/1,436,754.38 = 598,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,565.14x = 1,436,754.38 × 598,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,565.14x = 860,474,180,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,474,180,903.04/958,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,668.97

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