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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051,996, 1,451,754.48 and 599,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051,996, 1,451,754.48 and 599,287 is: 827,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051,996 : 1,451,754.48 = 599,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051,996/1,451,754.48 = 599,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051,996x = 1,451,754.48 × 599,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051,996x = 870,017,587,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,017,587,055.76/1,051,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,016.06

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