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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,567.65, 1,436,758.14 and 598,903.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,567.65, 1,436,758.14 and 598,903.89 is: 897,672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,567.65 : 1,436,758.14 = 598,903.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,567.65/1,436,758.14 = 598,903.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,567.65x = 1,436,758.14 × 598,903.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,567.65x = 860,480,039,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,480,039,035.17/958,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,672.73

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