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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,998.56, 1,324,614.78 and 578,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,998.56, 1,324,614.78 and 578,050.08 is: 797,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,998.56 : 1,324,614.78 = 578,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,998.56/1,324,614.78 = 578,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,998.56x = 1,324,614.78 × 578,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,998.56x = 765,693,679,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,693,679,548.18/959,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,598.78

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