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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,659.10, 1,323,428.96 and 596,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,659.10, 1,323,428.96 and 596,199.72 is: 823,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,659.10 : 1,323,428.96 = 596,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,659.10/1,323,428.96 = 596,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,659.10x = 1,323,428.96 × 596,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,659.10x = 789,027,975,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,027,975,391.89/958,659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,053.76

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