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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,362, 1,416,423.30 and 573,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,362, 1,416,423.30 and 573,653 is: 791,665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,362 : 1,416,423.30 = 573,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,362/1,416,423.30 = 573,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,362x = 1,416,423.30 × 573,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,362x = 812,535,475,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,535,475,314.90/1,026,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,665.59

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