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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,655.35, 1,323,423.77 and 596,195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,655.35, 1,323,423.77 and 596,195.97 is: 823,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,655.35 : 1,323,423.77 = 596,195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,655.35/1,323,423.77 = 596,195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,655.35x = 1,323,423.77 × 596,195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,655.35x = 789,019,918,276.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,019,918,276.21/958,655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,048.57

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