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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,964.46, 1,312,465.52 and 588,505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,964.46, 1,312,465.52 and 588,505.06 is: 812,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,964.46 : 1,312,465.52 = 588,505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,964.46/1,312,465.52 = 588,505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,964.46x = 1,312,465.52 × 588,505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,964.46x = 772,392,599,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,392,599,595.53/950,964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,220.26

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