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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,697.08, 1,427,867.34 and 581,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,697.08, 1,427,867.34 and 581,987 is: 803,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,697.08 : 1,427,867.34 = 581,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,697.08/1,427,867.34 = 581,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,697.08x = 1,427,867.34 × 581,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,697.08x = 831,000,229,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,000,229,604.58/1,034,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,133.83

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