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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,999.53, 1,323,422.16 and 523,420.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,999.53, 1,323,422.16 and 523,420.89 is: 722,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,999.53 : 1,323,422.16 = 523,420.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,999.53/1,323,422.16 = 523,420.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,999.53x = 1,323,422.16 × 523,420.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,999.53x = 692,706,804,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,706,804,832.92/958,999.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,322.36

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