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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078,966, 1,488,973.08 and 602,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078,966, 1,488,973.08 and 602,038 is: 830,812.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078,966 : 1,488,973.08 = 602,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078,966/1,488,973.08 = 602,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078,966x = 1,488,973.08 × 602,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078,966x = 896,418,375,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,418,375,137.04/1,078,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,812.44

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