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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,281.80, 1,310,891.70 and 587,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,281.80, 1,310,891.70 and 587,589.72 is: 810,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,281.80 : 1,310,891.70 = 587,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,281.80/1,310,891.70 = 587,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,281.80x = 1,310,891.70 × 587,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,281.80x = 770,266,486,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,266,486,953.32/950,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,566.39

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