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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,996, 1,431,055.02 and 560,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,996, 1,431,055.02 and 560,068 is: 772,894.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,996 : 1,431,055.02 = 560,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,996/1,431,055.02 = 560,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,996x = 1,431,055.02 × 560,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,996x = 801,488,122,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,488,122,941.36/1,036,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,894.13

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