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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,651.31, 1,320,083.02 and 589,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,651.31, 1,320,083.02 and 589,069.56 is: 812,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,651.31 : 1,320,083.02 = 589,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,651.31/1,320,083.02 = 589,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,651.31x = 1,320,083.02 × 589,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,651.31x = 777,620,729,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,620,729,441.52/956,651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,857.02

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