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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,597, 1,006,403.40 and 539,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,597, 1,006,403.40 and 539,072.28 is: 806,611.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,597 : 1,006,403.40 = 539,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,597/1,006,403.40 = 539,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,597x = 1,006,403.40 × 539,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,597x = 542,524,175,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,524,175,437.75/672,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,611.05

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