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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,986.08, 1,439,162.64 and 586,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,986.08, 1,439,162.64 and 586,271.52 is: 878,908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,986.08 : 1,439,162.64 = 586,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,986.08/1,439,162.64 = 586,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,986.08x = 1,439,162.64 × 586,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,986.08x = 843,740,068,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,740,068,480.01/959,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,908.65

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