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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,610, 1,431,901.80 and 584,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,610, 1,431,901.80 and 584,901 is: 807,163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,610 : 1,431,901.80 = 584,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,610/1,431,901.80 = 584,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,610x = 1,431,901.80 × 584,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,610x = 837,520,794,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,520,794,721.80/1,037,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,163.38

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