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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,419, 1,423,382.74 and 578,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,419, 1,423,382.74 and 578,743.48 is: 798,679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,419 : 1,423,382.74 = 578,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,419/1,423,382.74 = 578,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,419x = 1,423,382.74 × 578,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,419x = 823,773,480,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,773,480,319.54/1,031,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,679.76

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