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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,958.70, 1,312,457.57 and 588,499.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,958.70, 1,312,457.57 and 588,499.29 is: 812,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,958.70 : 1,312,457.57 = 588,499.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,958.70/1,312,457.57 = 588,499.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,958.70x = 1,312,457.57 × 588,499.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,958.70x = 772,380,347,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,380,347,364.50/950,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,212.30

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