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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,453, 1,551,679.50 and 286,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,453, 1,551,679.50 and 286,499 is: 429,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,453 : 1,551,679.50 = 286,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,453/1,551,679.50 = 286,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,453x = 1,551,679.50 × 286,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,453x = 444,554,625,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554,625,070.50/1,034,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,748.50

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