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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,157.22, 1,551,261.75 and 286,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,157.22, 1,551,261.75 and 286,209.70 is: 429,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,157.22 : 1,551,261.75 = 286,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,157.22/1,551,261.75 = 286,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,157.22x = 1,551,261.75 × 286,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,157.22x = 443,986,160,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,986,160,088.98/1,034,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,321.72

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