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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,657.78, 1,323,427.13 and 596,198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,657.78, 1,323,427.13 and 596,198.41 is: 823,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,657.78 : 1,323,427.13 = 596,198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,657.78/1,323,427.13 = 596,198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,657.78x = 1,323,427.13 × 596,198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,657.78x = 789,025,150,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,025,150,656.86/958,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,051.95

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