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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,635, 1,431,958.17 and 584,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,635, 1,431,958.17 and 584,926 is: 807,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,635 : 1,431,958.17 = 584,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,635/1,431,958.17 = 584,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,635x = 1,431,958.17 × 584,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,635x = 837,589,564,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,589,564,545.42/1,037,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,210.21

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