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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,228.78, 1,310,818.56 and 587,536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,228.78, 1,310,818.56 and 587,536.70 is: 810,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,228.78 : 1,310,818.56 = 587,536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,228.78/1,310,818.56 = 587,536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,228.78x = 1,310,818.56 × 587,536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,228.78x = 770,154,011,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,154,011,041.15/950,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,493.25

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