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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,179.78, 1,438,106.46 and 583,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,179.78, 1,438,106.46 and 583,266.98 is: 804,851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,179.78 : 1,438,106.46 = 583,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,179.78/1,438,106.46 = 583,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,179.78x = 1,438,106.46 × 583,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,179.78x = 838,800,011,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,800,011,842.69/1,042,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,851.55

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