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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,284.65, 1,438,231.95 and 583,424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,284.65, 1,438,231.95 and 583,424.91 is: 805,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,284.65 : 1,438,231.95 = 583,424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,284.65/1,438,231.95 = 583,424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,284.65x = 1,438,231.95 × 583,424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,284.65x = 839,100,345,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,100,345,987.88/1,042,284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,058.72

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