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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,844, 1,439,124.72 and 565,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,844, 1,439,124.72 and 565,916 is: 780,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,844 : 1,439,124.72 = 565,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,844/1,439,124.72 = 565,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,844x = 1,439,124.72 × 565,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,844x = 814,423,705,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,423,705,043.52/1,042,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,964.08

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