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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,658.10, 1,323,427.58 and 596,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,658.10, 1,323,427.58 and 596,198.72 is: 823,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,658.10 : 1,323,427.58 = 596,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,658.10/1,323,427.58 = 596,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,658.10x = 1,323,427.58 × 596,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,658.10x = 789,025,819,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,025,819,610.57/958,658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,052.37

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