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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,656.78, 1,323,425.75 and 596,197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,656.78, 1,323,425.75 and 596,197.41 is: 823,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,656.78 : 1,323,425.75 = 596,197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,656.78/1,323,425.75 = 596,197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,656.78x = 1,323,425.75 × 596,197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,656.78x = 789,023,004,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,023,004,477.31/958,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,050.57

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