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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,529, 1,462,150.02 and 582,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059,529, 1,462,150.02 and 582,601 is: 803,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059,529 : 1,462,150.02 = 582,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059,529/1,462,150.02 = 582,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059,529x = 1,462,150.02 × 582,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059,529x = 851,850,063,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,850,063,802.02/1,059,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,989.38

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