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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,533.11, 1,319,918 and 588,951.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,533.11, 1,319,918 and 588,951.87 is: 812,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,533.11 : 1,319,918 = 588,951.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,533.11/1,319,918 = 588,951.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,533.11x = 1,319,918 × 588,951.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,533.11x = 777,368,174,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,368,174,346.66/956,533.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,693.43

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