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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,659.34, 1,323,429.28 and 596,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,659.34, 1,323,429.28 and 596,199.96 is: 823,054.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,659.34 : 1,323,429.28 = 596,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,659.34/1,323,429.28 = 596,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,659.34x = 1,323,429.28 × 596,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,659.34x = 789,028,483,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,028,483,798.83/958,659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,054.08

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