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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,716.72, 1,437,599.40 and 588,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,716.72, 1,437,599.40 and 588,998 is: 812,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,716.72 : 1,437,599.40 = 588,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,716.72/1,437,599.40 = 588,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,716.72x = 1,437,599.40 × 588,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,716.72x = 846,743,171,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,743,171,401.20/1,041,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,834.39

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