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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,511, 1,456,596.98 and 572,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055,511, 1,456,596.98 and 572,063.72 is: 789,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055,511 : 1,456,596.98 = 572,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055,511/1,456,596.98 = 572,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055,511x = 1,456,596.98 × 572,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055,511x = 833,266,278,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,266,278,921.50/1,055,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,443.48

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