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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,814, 1,439,083.32 and 565,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,814, 1,439,083.32 and 565,886 is: 780,922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,814 : 1,439,083.32 = 565,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,814/1,439,083.32 = 565,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,814x = 1,439,083.32 × 565,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,814x = 814,357,103,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,357,103,621.52/1,042,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,922.68

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