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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039,629, 1,434,692.34 and 562,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039,629, 1,434,692.34 and 562,701 is: 776,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039,629 : 1,434,692.34 = 562,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039,629/1,434,692.34 = 562,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039,629x = 1,434,692.34 × 562,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039,629x = 807,302,814,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,302,814,410.34/1,039,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,529.72

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