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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,017.88, 1,312,538.93 and 588,558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,017.88, 1,312,538.93 and 588,558.48 is: 812,293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,017.88 : 1,312,538.93 = 588,558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,017.88/1,312,538.93 = 588,558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,017.88x = 1,312,538.93 × 588,558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,017.88x = 772,505,917,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,505,917,581.63/951,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,293.79

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