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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,976.84, 1,312,482.60 and 588,517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,976.84, 1,312,482.60 and 588,517.50 is: 812,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,976.84 : 1,312,482.60 = 588,517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,976.84/1,312,482.60 = 588,517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,976.84x = 1,312,482.60 × 588,517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,976.84x = 772,418,978,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,418,978,545.50/950,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,237.42

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