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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059,533.73, 1,590,299.46 and 386,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059,533.73, 1,590,299.46 and 386,265.78 is: 579,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059,533.73 : 1,590,299.46 = 386,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059,533.73/1,590,299.46 = 386,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059,533.73x = 1,590,299.46 × 386,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059,533.73x = 614,278,261,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,278,261,350.48/1,059,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,762.82

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