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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,127.67, 1,438,161.72 and 583,238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,127.67, 1,438,161.72 and 583,238.64 is: 804,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,127.67 : 1,438,161.72 = 583,238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,127.67/1,438,161.72 = 583,238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,127.67x = 1,438,161.72 × 583,238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,127.67x = 838,791,485,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,791,485,672.86/1,042,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,883.61

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