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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,283.80, 1,310,894.46 and 587,591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,283.80, 1,310,894.46 and 587,591.72 is: 810,569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,283.80 : 1,310,894.46 = 587,591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,283.80/1,310,894.46 = 587,591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,283.80x = 1,310,894.46 × 587,591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,283.80x = 770,270,730,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,270,730,489.87/950,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,569.15

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