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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,072.42, 1,312,614.21 and 588,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,072.42, 1,312,614.21 and 588,612.90 is: 812,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,072.42 : 1,312,614.21 = 588,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,072.42/1,312,614.21 = 588,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,072.42x = 1,312,614.21 × 588,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,072.42x = 772,621,656,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,621,656,729.31/951,072.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,368.90

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