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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,553, 1,427,683.14 and 581,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,553, 1,427,683.14 and 581,853.72 is: 802,958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,553 : 1,427,683.14 = 581,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,553/1,427,683.14 = 581,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,553x = 1,427,683.14 × 581,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,553x = 830,702,745,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,702,745,990.28/1,034,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,958.13

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