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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,653.78, 1,323,421.61 and 596,194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,653.78, 1,323,421.61 and 596,194.41 is: 823,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,653.78 : 1,323,421.61 = 596,194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,653.78/1,323,421.61 = 596,194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,653.78x = 1,323,421.61 × 596,194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,653.78x = 789,016,562,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,016,562,974.23/958,653.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,046.42

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