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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,965.81, 1,424,344.25 and 587,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,965.81, 1,424,344.25 and 587,313.62 is: 878,746.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,965.81 : 1,424,344.25 = 587,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,965.81/1,424,344.25 = 587,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,965.81x = 1,424,344.25 × 587,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,965.81x = 836,536,774,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,536,774,657.12/951,965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,746.66

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