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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,067.92, 1,312,608 and 588,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,067.92, 1,312,608 and 588,608.40 is: 812,362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,067.92 : 1,312,608 = 588,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,067.92/1,312,608 = 588,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,067.92x = 1,312,608 × 588,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,067.92x = 772,612,094,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,612,094,707.20/951,067.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,362.69

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