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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,679.56, 1,323,457.14 and 596,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,679.56, 1,323,457.14 and 596,220.16 is: 823,081.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,679.56 : 1,323,457.14 = 596,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,679.56/1,323,457.14 = 596,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,679.56x = 1,323,457.14 × 596,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,679.56x = 789,071,827,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,071,827,763.94/958,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,081.94

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