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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,638, 1,431,962.34 and 584,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,638, 1,431,962.34 and 584,929 is: 807,214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,638 : 1,431,962.34 = 584,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,638/1,431,962.34 = 584,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,638x = 1,431,962.34 × 584,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,638x = 837,596,299,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,596,299,573.86/1,037,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,214.37

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