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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060,567, 1,463,582.70 and 583,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060,567, 1,463,582.70 and 583,639 is: 805,421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060,567 : 1,463,582.70 = 583,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060,567/1,463,582.70 = 583,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060,567x = 1,463,582.70 × 583,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060,567x = 854,203,943,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,203,943,445.30/1,060,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,421.95

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