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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,960.20, 1,312,459.64 and 588,500.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,960.20, 1,312,459.64 and 588,500.79 is: 812,214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,960.20 : 1,312,459.64 = 588,500.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,960.20/1,312,459.64 = 588,500.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,960.20x = 1,312,459.64 × 588,500.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,960.20x = 772,383,534,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,383,534,247.49/950,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,214.37

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