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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,660.60, 1,323,431.02 and 596,201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,660.60, 1,323,431.02 and 596,201.22 is: 823,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,660.60 : 1,323,431.02 = 596,201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,660.60/1,323,431.02 = 596,201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,660.60x = 1,323,431.02 × 596,201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,660.60x = 789,031,188,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,031,188,709.84/958,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,055.82

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