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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,172.20, 1,551,258.30 and 286,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,172.20, 1,551,258.30 and 286,218.20 is: 429,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,172.20 : 1,551,258.30 = 286,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,172.20/1,551,258.30 = 286,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,172.20x = 1,551,258.30 × 286,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,172.20x = 443,998,358,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,998,358,361.06/1,034,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,327.30

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