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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,963.96, 1,312,464.83 and 588,504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,963.96, 1,312,464.83 and 588,504.55 is: 812,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,963.96 : 1,312,464.83 = 588,504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,963.96/1,312,464.83 = 588,504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,963.96x = 1,312,464.83 × 588,504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,963.96x = 772,391,524,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,391,524,169.98/950,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,219.55

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