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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,206.72, 1,551,344 and 286,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,206.72, 1,551,344 and 286,190.08 is: 429,294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,206.72 : 1,551,344 = 286,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,206.72/1,551,344 = 286,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,206.72x = 1,551,344 × 286,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,206.72x = 443,979,263,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,979,263,467.52/1,034,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,294.51

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