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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058,419.02, 1,460,630.70 and 574,991.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058,419.02, 1,460,630.70 and 574,991.78 is: 793,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058,419.02 : 1,460,630.70 = 574,991.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058,419.02/1,460,630.70 = 574,991.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058,419.02x = 1,460,630.70 × 574,991.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058,419.02x = 839,850,643,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,850,643,240.69/1,058,419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,495.42

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