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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,568.26, 1,322,777.91 and 522,959.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,568.26, 1,322,777.91 and 522,959.77 is: 721,659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,568.26 : 1,322,777.91 = 522,959.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,568.26/1,322,777.91 = 522,959.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,568.26x = 1,322,777.91 × 522,959.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,568.26x = 691,759,631,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,759,631,574.68/958,568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,659.23

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