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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049,688, 1,574,406.99 and 617,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049,688, 1,574,406.99 and 617,663.70 is: 926,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049,688 : 1,574,406.99 = 617,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049,688/1,574,406.99 = 617,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049,688x = 1,574,406.99 × 617,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049,688x = 972,454,046,749.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,454,046,749.26/1,049,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,421.99

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