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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,066, 1,179,932.04 and 744,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,066, 1,179,932.04 and 744,691.92 is: 1,024,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,066 : 1,179,932.04 = 744,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,066/1,179,932.04 = 744,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,066x = 1,179,932.04 × 744,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,066x = 878,685,856,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,685,856,337.12/858,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,030.62

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