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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,714.72, 1,437,596.64 and 588,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,714.72, 1,437,596.64 and 588,996 is: 812,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,714.72 : 1,437,596.64 = 588,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,714.72/1,437,596.64 = 588,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,714.72x = 1,437,596.64 × 588,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,714.72x = 846,738,670,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,738,670,573.44/1,041,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,831.63

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