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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,571.53, 1,436,763.95 and 598,907.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,571.53, 1,436,763.95 and 598,907.77 is: 897,678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,571.53 : 1,436,763.95 = 598,907.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,571.53/1,436,763.95 = 598,907.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,571.53x = 1,436,763.95 × 598,907.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,571.53x = 860,489,093,310.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,489,093,310.89/958,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,678.54

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