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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,969.34, 1,312,472.25 and 588,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,969.34, 1,312,472.25 and 588,510 is: 812,227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,969.34 : 1,312,472.25 = 588,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,969.34/1,312,472.25 = 588,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,969.34x = 1,312,472.25 × 588,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,969.34x = 772,403,043,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,403,043,847.50/950,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,227.07

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