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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,998.48, 1,323,589.37 and 571,838.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,998.48, 1,323,589.37 and 571,838.93 is: 789,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,998.48 : 1,323,589.37 = 571,838.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,998.48/1,323,589.37 = 571,838.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,998.48x = 1,323,589.37 × 571,838.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,998.48x = 756,879,929,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,879,929,100.17/958,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,239.97

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