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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,859.84, 1,323,225.24 and 529,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,859.84, 1,323,225.24 and 529,139.90 is: 730,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,859.84 : 1,323,225.24 = 529,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,859.84/1,323,225.24 = 529,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,859.84x = 1,323,225.24 × 529,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,859.84x = 700,171,271,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,171,271,171.08/958,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,212.32

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