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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,552, 1,427,681.76 and 581,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,552, 1,427,681.76 and 581,852.72 is: 802,956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,552 : 1,427,681.76 = 581,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,552/1,427,681.76 = 581,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,552x = 1,427,681.76 × 581,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,552x = 830,700,515,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,700,515,350.39/1,034,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,956.75

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