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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,745.49, 1,323,547.79 and 596,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,745.49, 1,323,547.79 and 596,286.20 is: 823,172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,745.49 : 1,323,547.79 = 596,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,745.49/1,323,547.79 = 596,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,745.49x = 1,323,547.79 × 596,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,745.49x = 789,213,272,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,213,272,618.33/958,745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,172.87

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