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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,950.45, 1,312,446 and 588,490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,950.45, 1,312,446 and 588,490.93 is: 812,200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,950.45 : 1,312,446 = 588,490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,950.45/1,312,446 = 588,490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,950.45x = 1,312,446 × 588,490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,950.45x = 772,362,567,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,362,567,114.78/950,950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,200.64

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