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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,324.38, 1,439,279.79 and 575,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,324.38, 1,439,279.79 and 575,498.59 is: 863,423.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,324.38 : 1,439,279.79 = 575,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,324.38/1,439,279.79 = 575,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,324.38x = 1,439,279.79 × 575,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,324.38x = 828,303,489,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,303,489,760.50/959,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,423.79

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