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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,434, 1,466,158.92 and 585,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,434, 1,466,158.92 and 585,506 is: 807,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,434 : 1,466,158.92 = 585,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,434/1,466,158.92 = 585,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,434x = 1,466,158.92 × 585,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,434x = 858,444,844,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,444,844,613.52/1,062,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,998.28

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