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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,659.78, 1,323,429.89 and 596,200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,659.78, 1,323,429.89 and 596,200.41 is: 823,054.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,659.78 : 1,323,429.89 = 596,200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,659.78/1,323,429.89 = 596,200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,659.78x = 1,323,429.89 × 596,200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,659.78x = 789,029,443,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,029,443,024.26/958,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,054.71

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