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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,959.32, 1,312,458.43 and 588,499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,959.32, 1,312,458.43 and 588,499.91 is: 812,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,959.32 : 1,312,458.43 = 588,499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,959.32/1,312,458.43 = 588,499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,959.32x = 1,312,458.43 × 588,499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,959.32x = 772,381,664,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,381,664,991.24/950,959.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,213.15

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