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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,999.42, 1,549,588.41 and 285,045.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,999.42, 1,549,588.41 and 285,045.42 is: 427,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,999.42 : 1,549,588.41 = 285,045.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,999.42/1,549,588.41 = 285,045.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,999.42x = 1,549,588.41 × 285,045.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,999.42x = 441,703,079,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,703,079,155.58/1,032,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,592.77

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