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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,875.30, 1,438,312.95 and 601,956.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,875.30, 1,438,312.95 and 601,956.90 is: 902,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,875.30 : 1,438,312.95 = 601,956.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,875.30/1,438,312.95 = 601,956.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,875.30x = 1,438,312.95 × 601,956.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,875.30x = 865,802,404,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,802,404,611.86/958,875.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,935.35

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