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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004,611, 1,386,363.72 and 551,931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004,611, 1,386,363.72 and 551,931.16 is: 761,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004,611 : 1,386,363.72 = 551,931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004,611/1,386,363.72 = 551,931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004,611x = 1,386,363.72 × 551,931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004,611x = 765,177,336,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,177,336,161.52/1,004,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,665.30

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