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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,141.64, 1,312,709.70 and 588,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,141.64, 1,312,709.70 and 588,682.12 is: 812,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,141.64 : 1,312,709.70 = 588,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,141.64/1,312,709.70 = 588,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,141.64x = 1,312,709.70 × 588,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,141.64x = 772,768,729,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,768,729,140.56/951,141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,464.41

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