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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,962, 1,431,007.56 and 560,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,962, 1,431,007.56 and 560,034 is: 772,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,962 : 1,431,007.56 = 560,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,962/1,431,007.56 = 560,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,962x = 1,431,007.56 × 560,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,962x = 801,412,887,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,412,887,857.04/1,036,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,846.92

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