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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,896.90, 1,323,503.82 and 551,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,896.90, 1,323,503.82 and 551,235.24 is: 760,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,896.90 : 1,323,503.82 = 551,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,896.90/1,323,503.82 = 551,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,896.90x = 1,323,503.82 × 551,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,896.90x = 729,561,945,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,561,945,858.62/958,896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,834.61

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