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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,277.60, 1,588,916.40 and 981,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059,277.60, 1,588,916.40 and 981,517.60 is: 1,472,276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059,277.60 : 1,588,916.40 = 981,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059,277.60/1,588,916.40 = 981,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059,277.60x = 1,588,916.40 × 981,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059,277.60x = 1,559,549,411,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,549,411,528.64/1,059,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,276.40

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