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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,229.78, 1,310,819.94 and 587,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,229.78, 1,310,819.94 and 587,537.70 is: 810,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,229.78 : 1,310,819.94 = 587,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,229.78/1,310,819.94 = 587,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,229.78x = 1,310,819.94 × 587,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,229.78x = 770,156,132,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,156,132,661.74/950,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,494.63

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