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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,658.78, 1,323,428.51 and 596,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,658.78, 1,323,428.51 and 596,199.41 is: 823,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,658.78 : 1,323,428.51 = 596,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,658.78/1,323,428.51 = 596,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,658.78x = 1,323,428.51 × 596,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,658.78x = 789,027,296,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,027,296,839.18/958,658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,053.33

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