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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,059, 1,431,142.38 and 560,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,059, 1,431,142.38 and 560,131 is: 772,981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,059 : 1,431,142.38 = 560,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,059/1,431,142.38 = 560,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,059x = 1,431,142.38 × 560,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,059x = 801,627,212,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,627,212,451.78/1,037,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,981.30

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