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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,749.89, 1,323,073.31 and 529,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,749.89, 1,323,073.31 and 529,029.68 is: 730,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,749.89 : 1,323,073.31 = 529,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,749.89/1,323,073.31 = 529,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,749.89x = 1,323,073.31 × 529,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,749.89x = 699,945,040,545.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,945,040,545.33/958,749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,060.10

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