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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,538.54, 1,310,379.39 and 586,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,538.54, 1,310,379.39 and 586,953.06 is: 810,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,538.54 : 1,310,379.39 = 586,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,538.54/1,310,379.39 = 586,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,538.54x = 1,310,379.39 × 586,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,538.54x = 769,131,192,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,131,192,721.43/949,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,005.24

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