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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,973.92, 1,549,550.16 and 285,019.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,973.92, 1,549,550.16 and 285,019.92 is: 427,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,973.92 : 1,549,550.16 = 285,019.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,973.92/1,549,550.16 = 285,019.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,973.92x = 1,549,550.16 × 285,019.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,973.92x = 441,652,662,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,652,662,639.19/1,032,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,554.51

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