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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,292, 1,554,660.30 and 587,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,292, 1,554,660.30 and 587,228 is: 880,967.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,292 : 1,554,660.30 = 587,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,292/1,554,660.30 = 587,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,292x = 1,554,660.30 × 587,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,292x = 912,940,058,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,940,058,648.40/1,036,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,967.97

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