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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,792.60, 1,436,439.30 and 584,378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,792.60, 1,436,439.30 and 584,378.20 is: 875,500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,792.60 : 1,436,439.30 = 584,378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,792.60/1,436,439.30 = 584,378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,792.60x = 1,436,439.30 × 584,378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,792.60x = 839,423,812,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,423,812,543.26/958,792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,500.93

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