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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051,778, 1,451,453.64 and 599,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051,778, 1,451,453.64 and 599,331.44 is: 827,077.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051,778 : 1,451,453.64 = 599,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051,778/1,451,453.64 = 599,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051,778x = 1,451,453.64 × 599,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051,778x = 869,901,800,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,901,800,154.44/1,051,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,077.39

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