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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,972.34, 1,312,476.39 and 588,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,972.34, 1,312,476.39 and 588,513 is: 812,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,972.34 : 1,312,476.39 = 588,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,972.34/1,312,476.39 = 588,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,972.34x = 1,312,476.39 × 588,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,972.34x = 772,409,417,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,409,417,708.07/950,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,231.21

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