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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,945, 1,323,305.42 and 529,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,945, 1,323,305.42 and 529,219.56 is: 730,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,945 : 1,323,305.42 = 529,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,945/1,323,305.42 = 529,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,945x = 1,323,305.42 × 529,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,945x = 700,319,112,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,319,112,118.02/958,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,301.65

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