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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057,644, 1,459,548.72 and 580,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057,644, 1,459,548.72 and 580,716 is: 801,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057,644 : 1,459,548.72 = 580,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057,644/1,459,548.72 = 580,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057,644x = 1,459,548.72 × 580,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057,644x = 847,583,294,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,583,294,483.52/1,057,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,388.08

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