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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,670.38, 1,322,729.22 and 586,039.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,670.38, 1,322,729.22 and 586,039.24 is: 808,589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,670.38 : 1,322,729.22 = 586,039.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,670.38/1,322,729.22 = 586,039.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,670.38x = 1,322,729.22 × 586,039.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,670.38x = 775,171,226,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,171,226,814.59/958,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,589.94

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