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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,976.60, 1,312,482.12 and 588,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,976.60, 1,312,482.12 and 588,517.20 is: 812,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,976.60 : 1,312,482.12 = 588,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,976.60/1,312,482.12 = 588,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,976.60x = 1,312,482.12 × 588,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,976.60x = 772,418,302,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,418,302,312.46/950,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,236.92

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