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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,293, 1,554,661.80 and 587,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,293, 1,554,661.80 and 587,229 is: 880,969.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,293 : 1,554,661.80 = 587,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,293/1,554,661.80 = 587,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,293x = 1,554,661.80 × 587,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,293x = 912,942,494,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,942,494,152.20/1,036,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,969.47

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