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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,078.40, 1,551,152.16 and 286,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,078.40, 1,551,152.16 and 286,061.76 is: 429,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,078.40 : 1,551,152.16 = 286,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,078.40/1,551,152.16 = 286,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,078.40x = 1,551,152.16 × 286,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,078.40x = 443,725,316,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,725,316,917.40/1,034,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,102.20

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