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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,435, 1,466,160.30 and 585,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,435, 1,466,160.30 and 585,507 is: 807,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,435 : 1,466,160.30 = 585,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,435/1,466,160.30 = 585,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,435x = 1,466,160.30 × 585,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,435x = 858,447,118,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,447,118,772.10/1,062,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,999.66

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