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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,983.86, 1,312,492.31 and 588,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,983.86, 1,312,492.31 and 588,524.46 is: 812,247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,983.86 : 1,312,492.31 = 588,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,983.86/1,312,492.31 = 588,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,983.86x = 1,312,492.31 × 588,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,983.86x = 772,433,827,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,433,827,996.90/950,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,247.04

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