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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,665.38, 1,322,965.32 and 528,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,665.38, 1,322,965.32 and 528,961.46 is: 729,970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,665.38 : 1,322,965.32 = 528,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,665.38/1,322,965.32 = 528,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,665.38x = 1,322,965.32 × 528,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,665.38x = 699,797,667,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,797,667,196.57/958,665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,970.73

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