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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,653.78, 1,323,421.60 and 596,194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,653.78, 1,323,421.60 and 596,194.42 is: 823,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,653.78 : 1,323,421.60 = 596,194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,653.78/1,323,421.60 = 596,194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,653.78x = 1,323,421.60 × 596,194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,653.78x = 789,016,573,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,016,573,227.47/958,653.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,046.43

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