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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,444, 1,466,172.72 and 585,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,444, 1,466,172.72 and 585,516 is: 808,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,444 : 1,466,172.72 = 585,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,444/1,466,172.72 = 585,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,444x = 1,466,172.72 × 585,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,444x = 858,467,586,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,467,586,323.52/1,062,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,012.08

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