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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,671.78, 1,323,446.42 and 596,212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,671.78, 1,323,446.42 and 596,212.43 is: 823,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,671.78 : 1,323,446.42 = 596,212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,671.78/1,323,446.42 = 596,212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,671.78x = 1,323,446.42 × 596,212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,671.78x = 789,055,196,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,055,196,444.71/958,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,071.27

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