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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,270.60, 1,588,905.90 and 981,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059,270.60, 1,588,905.90 and 981,510.60 is: 1,472,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059,270.60 : 1,588,905.90 = 981,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059,270.60/1,588,905.90 = 981,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059,270.60x = 1,588,905.90 × 981,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059,270.60x = 1,559,527,983,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,527,983,252.54/1,059,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,265.90

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