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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,961.96, 1,312,462.07 and 588,502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,961.96, 1,312,462.07 and 588,502.55 is: 812,216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,961.96 : 1,312,462.07 = 588,502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,961.96/1,312,462.07 = 588,502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,961.96x = 1,312,462.07 × 588,502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,961.96x = 772,387,274,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,387,274,973.28/950,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,216.79

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