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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,237, 1,416,250.80 and 573,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,237, 1,416,250.80 and 573,528 is: 791,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,237 : 1,416,250.80 = 573,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,237/1,416,250.80 = 573,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,237x = 1,416,250.80 × 573,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,237x = 812,259,488,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,259,488,822.40/1,026,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,493.08

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