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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051,995, 1,451,753.10 and 599,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051,995, 1,451,753.10 and 599,286 is: 827,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051,995 : 1,451,753.10 = 599,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051,995/1,451,753.10 = 599,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051,995x = 1,451,753.10 × 599,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051,995x = 870,015,308,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,015,308,286.60/1,051,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,014.68

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