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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,658.85, 1,323,428.60 and 596,199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,658.85, 1,323,428.60 and 596,199.47 is: 823,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,658.85 : 1,323,428.60 = 596,199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,658.85/1,323,428.60 = 596,199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,658.85x = 1,323,428.60 × 596,199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,658.85x = 789,027,424,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,027,424,776.20/958,658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,053.40

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