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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039,394, 1,434,363.72 and 562,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039,394, 1,434,363.72 and 562,466 is: 776,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039,394 : 1,434,363.72 = 562,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039,394/1,434,363.72 = 562,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039,394x = 1,434,363.72 × 562,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039,394x = 806,780,824,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,780,824,133.52/1,039,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,203.08

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