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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,179.50, 1,456,149 and 571,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055,179.50, 1,456,149 and 571,744.26 is: 789,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055,179.50 : 1,456,149 = 571,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055,179.50/1,456,149 = 571,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055,179.50x = 1,456,149 × 571,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055,179.50x = 832,544,832,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,544,832,454.74/1,055,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,007.78

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