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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,964, 1,431,010.32 and 560,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,964, 1,431,010.32 and 560,036 is: 772,849.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,964 : 1,431,010.32 = 560,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,964/1,431,010.32 = 560,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,964x = 1,431,010.32 × 560,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,964x = 801,417,295,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,417,295,571.52/1,036,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,849.68

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