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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,944, 1,466,862.72 and 586,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,944, 1,466,862.72 and 586,016 is: 808,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,944 : 1,466,862.72 = 586,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,944/1,466,862.72 = 586,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,944x = 1,466,862.72 × 586,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,944x = 859,605,023,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,605,023,723.52/1,062,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,702.08

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