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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060,549, 1,463,557.86 and 583,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060,549, 1,463,557.86 and 583,621 is: 805,397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060,549 : 1,463,557.86 = 583,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060,549/1,463,557.86 = 583,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060,549x = 1,463,557.86 × 583,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060,549x = 854,163,101,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,163,101,811.06/1,060,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,397.11

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