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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,011, 1,554,238.80 and 586,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,011, 1,554,238.80 and 586,947 is: 880,546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,011 : 1,554,238.80 = 586,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,011/1,554,238.80 = 586,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,011x = 1,554,238.80 × 586,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,011x = 912,255,800,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,255,800,943.60/1,036,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,546.44

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