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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,997.66, 1,312,511.22 and 588,538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,997.66, 1,312,511.22 and 588,538.32 is: 812,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,997.66 : 1,312,511.22 = 588,538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,997.66/1,312,511.22 = 588,538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,997.66x = 1,312,511.22 × 588,538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,997.66x = 772,463,148,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,463,148,399.95/950,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,266.09

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