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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,649.28, 1,323,415.40 and 596,189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,649.28, 1,323,415.40 and 596,189.91 is: 823,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,649.28 : 1,323,415.40 = 596,189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,649.28/1,323,415.40 = 596,189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,649.28x = 1,323,415.40 × 596,189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,649.28x = 789,006,903,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,006,903,410.41/958,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,040.21

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