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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,318.28, 1,310,942.34 and 587,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,318.28, 1,310,942.34 and 587,626.20 is: 810,616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,318.28 : 1,310,942.34 = 587,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,318.28/1,310,942.34 = 587,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,318.28x = 1,310,942.34 × 587,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,318.28x = 770,344,065,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,344,065,673.31/950,318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,616.91

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