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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060,449.76, 1,462,863 and 630,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060,449.76, 1,462,863 and 630,424 is: 869,653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060,449.76 : 1,462,863 = 630,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060,449.76/1,462,863 = 630,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060,449.76x = 1,462,863 × 630,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060,449.76x = 922,223,943,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,223,943,912/1,060,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,653.59

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