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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049,256, 1,447,973.28 and 572,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049,256, 1,447,973.28 and 572,328 is: 789,812.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049,256 : 1,447,973.28 = 572,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049,256/1,447,973.28 = 572,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049,256x = 1,447,973.28 × 572,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049,256x = 828,715,651,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,715,651,395.84/1,049,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,812.64

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