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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,179.70, 1,551,269.55 and 286,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,179.70, 1,551,269.55 and 286,225.70 is: 429,338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,179.70 : 1,551,269.55 = 286,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,179.70/1,551,269.55 = 286,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,179.70x = 1,551,269.55 × 286,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,179.70x = 444,013,212,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,013,212,837.44/1,034,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,338.55

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