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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,905.81, 1,549,448.03 and 284,951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,905.81, 1,549,448.03 and 284,951.81 is: 427,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,905.81 : 1,549,448.03 = 284,951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,905.81/1,549,448.03 = 284,951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,905.81x = 1,549,448.03 × 284,951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,905.81x = 441,518,025,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,518,025,235.43/1,032,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,452.36

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