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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,650.78, 1,323,417.47 and 596,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,650.78, 1,323,417.47 and 596,191.41 is: 823,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,650.78 : 1,323,417.47 = 596,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,650.78/1,323,417.47 = 596,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,650.78x = 1,323,417.47 × 596,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,650.78x = 789,010,124,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,010,124,476.98/958,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,042.28

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