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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,446, 1,466,175.48 and 585,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,446, 1,466,175.48 and 585,518 is: 808,014.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,446 : 1,466,175.48 = 585,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,446/1,466,175.48 = 585,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,446x = 1,466,175.48 × 585,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,446x = 858,472,134,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,472,134,698.64/1,062,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,014.84

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