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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,068.92, 1,312,609.38 and 588,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,068.92, 1,312,609.38 and 588,609.40 is: 812,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,068.92 : 1,312,609.38 = 588,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,068.92/1,312,609.38 = 588,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,068.92x = 1,312,609.38 × 588,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,068.92x = 772,614,219,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,614,219,596.17/951,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,364.07

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