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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057,284, 1,458,388.08 and 627,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057,284, 1,458,388.08 and 627,259.68 is: 865,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057,284 : 1,458,388.08 = 627,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057,284/1,458,388.08 = 627,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057,284x = 1,458,388.08 × 627,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057,284x = 914,788,040,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,788,040,376.62/1,057,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,224.52

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