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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,392, 1,461,960.96 and 582,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059,392, 1,461,960.96 and 582,464 is: 803,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059,392 : 1,461,960.96 = 582,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059,392/1,461,960.96 = 582,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059,392x = 1,461,960.96 × 582,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059,392x = 851,539,628,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,539,628,605.44/1,059,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,800.32

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