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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,231, 1,416,242.52 and 573,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,231, 1,416,242.52 and 573,522 is: 791,484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,231 : 1,416,242.52 = 573,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,231/1,416,242.52 = 573,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,231x = 1,416,242.52 × 573,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,231x = 812,246,242,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,246,242,555.44/1,026,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,484.80

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