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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,979.44, 1,322,643.90 and 614,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,979.44, 1,322,643.90 and 614,848.24 is: 848,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,979.44 : 1,322,643.90 = 614,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,979.44/1,322,643.90 = 614,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,979.44x = 1,322,643.90 × 614,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,979.44x = 813,225,274,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,225,274,061.74/958,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,011.17

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