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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,908.34, 1,323,292.17 and 529,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,908.34, 1,323,292.17 and 529,188.40 is: 730,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,908.34 : 1,323,292.17 = 529,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,908.34/1,323,292.17 = 529,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,908.34x = 1,323,292.17 × 529,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,908.34x = 700,270,866,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,270,866,174.83/958,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,279.25

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