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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,901.98, 1,323,282.02 and 529,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,901.98, 1,323,282.02 and 529,179.04 is: 730,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,901.98 : 1,323,282.02 = 529,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,901.98/1,323,282.02 = 529,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,901.98x = 1,323,282.02 × 529,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,901.98x = 700,253,108,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,253,108,992.86/958,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,265.58

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