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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,689.34, 1,313,327.79 and 589,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,689.34, 1,313,327.79 and 589,041 is: 812,874.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,689.34 : 1,313,327.79 = 589,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,689.34/1,313,327.79 = 589,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,689.34x = 1,313,327.79 × 589,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,689.34x = 773,603,914,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,603,914,749.39/951,689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,874.41

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