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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078,971, 1,488,979.98 and 602,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078,971, 1,488,979.98 and 602,043 is: 830,819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078,971 : 1,488,979.98 = 602,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078,971/1,488,979.98 = 602,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078,971x = 1,488,979.98 × 602,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078,971x = 896,429,974,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,429,974,099.14/1,078,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,819.34

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