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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061,809, 1,465,296.50 and 584,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061,809, 1,465,296.50 and 584,881 is: 807,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061,809 : 1,465,296.50 = 584,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061,809/1,465,296.50 = 584,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061,809x = 1,465,296.50 × 584,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061,809x = 857,024,082,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,024,082,216.50/1,061,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,135.82

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