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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,655, 1,320,088.12 and 589,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,655, 1,320,088.12 and 589,073.22 is: 812,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,655 : 1,320,088.12 = 589,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,655/1,320,088.12 = 589,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,655x = 1,320,088.12 × 589,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,655x = 777,628,558,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,628,558,059.46/956,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,862.06

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