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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038,317, 1,432,877.46 and 561,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038,317, 1,432,877.46 and 561,389 is: 774,716.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038,317 : 1,432,877.46 = 561,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038,317/1,432,877.46 = 561,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038,317x = 1,432,877.46 × 561,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038,317x = 804,401,644,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,401,644,391.94/1,038,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,716.82

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