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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,015.88, 1,312,536.17 and 588,556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,015.88, 1,312,536.17 and 588,556.47 is: 812,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,015.88 : 1,312,536.17 = 588,556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,015.88/1,312,536.17 = 588,556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,015.88x = 1,312,536.17 × 588,556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,015.88x = 772,501,652,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,501,652,019.74/951,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,291.02

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