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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,982.86, 1,312,490.93 and 588,523.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,982.86, 1,312,490.93 and 588,523.46 is: 812,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,982.86 : 1,312,490.93 = 588,523.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,982.86/1,312,490.93 = 588,523.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,982.86x = 1,312,490.93 × 588,523.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,982.86x = 772,431,693,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,431,693,837.15/950,982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,245.65

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