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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,224.91, 1,310,813.21 and 587,532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,224.91, 1,310,813.21 and 587,532.83 is: 810,487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,224.91 : 1,310,813.21 = 587,532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,224.91/1,310,813.21 = 587,532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,224.91x = 1,310,813.21 × 587,532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,224.91x = 770,145,789,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,145,789,787.45/950,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,487.90

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