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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,422, 1,466,142.39 and 585,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,422, 1,466,142.39 and 585,494 is: 807,981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,422 : 1,466,142.39 = 585,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,422/1,466,142.39 = 585,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,422x = 1,466,142.39 × 585,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,422x = 858,417,572,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,417,572,490.66/1,062,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,981.74

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