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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,652.78, 1,323,420.22 and 596,193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,652.78, 1,323,420.22 and 596,193.42 is: 823,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,652.78 : 1,323,420.22 = 596,193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,652.78/1,323,420.22 = 596,193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,652.78x = 1,323,420.22 × 596,193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,652.78x = 789,014,427,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,014,427,058.95/958,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,045.05

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