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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,015.38, 1,312,535.48 and 588,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,015.38, 1,312,535.48 and 588,555.97 is: 812,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,015.38 : 1,312,535.48 = 588,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,015.38/1,312,535.48 = 588,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,015.38x = 1,312,535.48 × 588,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,015.38x = 772,500,586,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,500,586,366.70/951,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,290.32

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