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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033,211.16, 1,549,814.58 and 285,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033,211.16, 1,549,814.58 and 285,255 is: 427,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033,211.16 : 1,549,814.58 = 285,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033,211.16/1,549,814.58 = 285,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033,211.16x = 1,549,814.58 × 285,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033,211.16x = 442,092,358,017.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,092,358,017.90/1,033,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,881.90

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