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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,901.11, 1,323,280.82 and 529,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,901.11, 1,323,280.82 and 529,178.16 is: 730,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,901.11 : 1,323,280.82 = 529,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,901.11/1,323,280.82 = 529,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,901.11x = 1,323,280.82 × 529,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,901.11x = 700,251,306,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,251,306,845.00/958,901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,264.37

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