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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,738.38, 1,323,057.46 and 529,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,738.38, 1,323,057.46 and 529,018.16 is: 730,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,738.38 : 1,323,057.46 = 529,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,738.38/1,323,057.46 = 529,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,738.38x = 1,323,057.46 × 529,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,738.38x = 699,921,423,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,921,423,063.47/958,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,044.23

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