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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,295, 1,554,664.80 and 587,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,295, 1,554,664.80 and 587,231 is: 880,972.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,295 : 1,554,664.80 = 587,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,295/1,554,664.80 = 587,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,295x = 1,554,664.80 × 587,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,295x = 912,947,365,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,947,365,168.80/1,036,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,972.47

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