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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,850, 1,428,092.64 and 582,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,850, 1,428,092.64 and 582,141 is: 803,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,850 : 1,428,092.64 = 582,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,850/1,428,092.64 = 582,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,850x = 1,428,092.64 × 582,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,850x = 831,351,277,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,351,277,542.24/1,034,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,354.38

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