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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,423, 1,466,143.77 and 585,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,423, 1,466,143.77 and 585,495 is: 807,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,423 : 1,466,143.77 = 585,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,423/1,466,143.77 = 585,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,423x = 1,466,143.77 × 585,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,423x = 858,419,846,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,419,846,616.15/1,062,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,983.12

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