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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,894, 1,439,193.72 and 565,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,894, 1,439,193.72 and 565,966 is: 781,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,894 : 1,439,193.72 = 565,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,894/1,439,193.72 = 565,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,894x = 1,439,193.72 × 565,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,894x = 814,534,712,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,534,712,933.52/1,042,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,033.08

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