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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,659.33, 1,554,989 and 859,512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,659.33, 1,554,989 and 859,512.33 is: 1,289,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,659.33 : 1,554,989 = 859,512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,659.33/1,554,989 = 859,512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,659.33x = 1,554,989 × 859,512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,659.33x = 1,336,532,218,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,532,218,514.37/1,036,659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,268.50

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