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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,955.59, 1,312,453.13 and 588,496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,955.59, 1,312,453.13 and 588,496.19 is: 812,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,955.59 : 1,312,453.13 = 588,496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,955.59/1,312,453.13 = 588,496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,955.59x = 1,312,453.13 × 588,496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,955.59x = 772,373,657,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,373,657,053.83/950,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,207.91

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