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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,650.96, 1,323,417.72 and 596,191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,650.96, 1,323,417.72 and 596,191.59 is: 823,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,650.96 : 1,323,417.72 = 596,191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,650.96/1,323,417.72 = 596,191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,650.96x = 1,323,417.72 × 596,191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,650.96x = 789,010,516,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,010,516,956.69/958,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,042.53

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