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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,531.49, 1,319,915.77 and 588,950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,531.49, 1,319,915.77 and 588,950.25 is: 812,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,531.49 : 1,319,915.77 = 588,950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,531.49/1,319,915.77 = 588,950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,531.49x = 1,319,915.77 × 588,950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,531.49x = 777,364,722,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,364,722,720.44/956,531.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,691.20

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