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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,685.09, 1,436,935.01 and 599,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,685.09, 1,436,935.01 and 599,022 is: 897,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,685.09 : 1,436,935.01 = 599,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,685.09/1,436,935.01 = 599,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,685.09x = 1,436,935.01 × 599,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,685.09x = 860,755,680,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,755,680,565.11/958,685.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,850.29

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