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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058,734, 1,461,052.92 and 581,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058,734, 1,461,052.92 and 581,806 is: 802,892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058,734 : 1,461,052.92 = 581,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058,734/1,461,052.92 = 581,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058,734x = 1,461,052.92 × 581,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058,734x = 850,049,355,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,049,355,173.52/1,058,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,892.28

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