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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,159.72, 1,551,265.50 and 286,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,159.72, 1,551,265.50 and 286,212.20 is: 429,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,159.72 : 1,551,265.50 = 286,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,159.72/1,551,265.50 = 286,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,159.72x = 1,551,265.50 × 286,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,159.72x = 443,991,111,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,991,111,539.10/1,034,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,325.47

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