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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,016.88, 1,312,537.55 and 588,557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,016.88, 1,312,537.55 and 588,557.48 is: 812,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,016.88 : 1,312,537.55 = 588,557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,016.88/1,312,537.55 = 588,557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,016.88x = 1,312,537.55 × 588,557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,016.88x = 772,503,783,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,503,783,327.90/951,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,292.40

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