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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,961.84, 1,312,461.90 and 588,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,961.84, 1,312,461.90 and 588,502.44 is: 812,216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,961.84 : 1,312,461.90 = 588,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,961.84/1,312,461.90 = 588,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,961.84x = 1,312,461.90 × 588,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,961.84x = 772,387,030,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,387,030,557.04/950,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,216.64

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