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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,960.32, 1,312,459.81 and 588,500.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,960.32, 1,312,459.81 and 588,500.91 is: 812,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,960.32 : 1,312,459.81 = 588,500.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,960.32/1,312,459.81 = 588,500.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,960.32x = 1,312,459.81 × 588,500.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,960.32x = 772,383,792,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,383,792,523.43/950,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,214.53

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