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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,442, 1,466,169.96 and 585,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,442, 1,466,169.96 and 585,514 is: 808,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,442 : 1,466,169.96 = 585,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,442/1,466,169.96 = 585,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,442x = 1,466,169.96 × 585,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,442x = 858,463,037,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,463,037,959.44/1,062,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,009.32

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