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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,068, 1,431,154.80 and 560,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,068, 1,431,154.80 and 560,140 is: 772,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,068 : 1,431,154.80 = 560,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,068/1,431,154.80 = 560,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,068x = 1,431,154.80 × 560,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,068x = 801,647,049,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,647,049,672/1,037,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,993.72

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