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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,181, 1,423,012.32 and 578,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,181, 1,423,012.32 and 578,462.28 is: 798,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,181 : 1,423,012.32 = 578,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,181/1,423,012.32 = 578,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,181x = 1,423,012.32 × 578,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,181x = 823,158,951,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,158,951,095.29/1,031,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,268.15

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