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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,568.21, 1,436,758.98 and 598,904.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,568.21, 1,436,758.98 and 598,904.45 is: 897,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,568.21 : 1,436,758.98 = 598,904.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,568.21/1,436,758.98 = 598,904.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,568.21x = 1,436,758.98 × 598,904.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,568.21x = 860,481,346,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,481,346,026.46/958,568.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,673.57

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