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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,651.78, 1,323,418.85 and 596,192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,651.78, 1,323,418.85 and 596,192.41 is: 823,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,651.78 : 1,323,418.85 = 596,192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,651.78/1,323,418.85 = 596,192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,651.78x = 1,323,418.85 × 596,192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,651.78x = 789,012,273,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,012,273,620.93/958,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,043.66

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