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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,651.28, 1,323,418.16 and 596,191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,651.28, 1,323,418.16 and 596,191.90 is: 823,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,651.28 : 1,323,418.16 = 596,191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,651.28/1,323,418.16 = 596,191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,651.28x = 1,323,418.16 × 596,191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,651.28x = 789,011,187,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,011,187,304.90/958,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,042.96

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