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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,230.78, 1,310,821.32 and 587,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,230.78, 1,310,821.32 and 587,538.70 is: 810,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,230.78 : 1,310,821.32 = 587,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,230.78/1,310,821.32 = 587,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,230.78x = 1,310,821.32 × 587,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,230.78x = 770,158,254,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,158,254,285.08/950,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,496.01

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