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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,959.70, 1,312,458.95 and 588,500.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,959.70, 1,312,458.95 and 588,500.29 is: 812,213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,959.70 : 1,312,458.95 = 588,500.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,959.70/1,312,458.95 = 588,500.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,959.70x = 1,312,458.95 × 588,500.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,959.70x = 772,382,472,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,382,472,688.10/950,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,213.67

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