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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,491.96, 1,427,506.50 and 575,591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,491.96, 1,427,506.50 and 575,591.32 is: 794,264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,491.96 : 1,427,506.50 = 575,591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,491.96/1,427,506.50 = 575,591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,491.96x = 1,427,506.50 × 575,591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,491.96x = 821,660,350,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,660,350,643.58/1,034,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,264.61

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