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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,240, 1,416,254.94 and 573,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,240, 1,416,254.94 and 573,531 is: 791,497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,240 : 1,416,254.94 = 573,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,240/1,416,254.94 = 573,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,240x = 1,416,254.94 × 573,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,240x = 812,266,111,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,266,111,993.14/1,026,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,497.22

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