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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,065, 1,438,049.70 and 565,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,065, 1,438,049.70 and 565,137 is: 779,889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,065 : 1,438,049.70 = 565,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,065/1,438,049.70 = 565,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,065x = 1,438,049.70 × 565,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,065x = 812,695,093,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,695,093,308.90/1,042,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,889.06

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