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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,063, 1,438,046.94 and 589,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,063, 1,438,046.94 and 589,344.28 is: 813,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,063 : 1,438,046.94 = 589,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,063/1,438,046.94 = 589,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,063x = 1,438,046.94 × 589,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,063x = 847,504,738,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,504,738,460.50/1,042,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,295.11

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