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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,961.20, 1,312,461.02 and 588,501.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,961.20, 1,312,461.02 and 588,501.79 is: 812,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,961.20 : 1,312,461.02 = 588,501.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,961.20/1,312,461.02 = 588,501.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,961.20x = 1,312,461.02 × 588,501.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,961.20x = 772,385,659,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,385,659,575.23/950,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,215.75

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