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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,658.34, 1,323,427.90 and 596,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,658.34, 1,323,427.90 and 596,198.96 is: 823,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,658.34 : 1,323,427.90 = 596,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,658.34/1,323,427.90 = 596,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,658.34x = 1,323,427.90 × 596,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,658.34x = 789,026,337,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,026,337,614.98/958,658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,052.70

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