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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,071.42, 1,312,612.83 and 588,611.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,071.42, 1,312,612.83 and 588,611.90 is: 812,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,071.42 : 1,312,612.83 = 588,611.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,071.42/1,312,612.83 = 588,611.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,071.42x = 1,312,612.83 × 588,611.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,071.42x = 772,619,531,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,619,531,830.68/951,071.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,367.52

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