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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,958.60, 1,312,457.40 and 588,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,958.60, 1,312,457.40 and 588,499.20 is: 812,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,958.60 : 1,312,457.40 = 588,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,958.60/1,312,457.40 = 588,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,958.60x = 1,312,457.40 × 588,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,958.60x = 772,380,129,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,380,129,934.08/950,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,212.15

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