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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,660.86, 1,323,431.36 and 596,201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,660.86, 1,323,431.36 and 596,201.46 is: 823,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,660.86 : 1,323,431.36 = 596,201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,660.86/1,323,431.36 = 596,201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,660.86x = 1,323,431.36 × 596,201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,660.86x = 789,031,709,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,031,709,041.79/958,660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,056.14

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