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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,997.48, 1,323,587.99 and 571,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,997.48, 1,323,587.99 and 571,837.93 is: 789,238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,997.48 : 1,323,587.99 = 571,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,997.48/1,323,587.99 = 571,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,997.48x = 1,323,587.99 × 571,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,997.48x = 756,877,814,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,877,814,495.09/958,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,238.59

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