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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,558.73, 1,551,838.70 and 286,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,558.73, 1,551,838.70 and 286,604.73 is: 429,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,558.73 : 1,551,838.70 = 286,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,558.73/1,551,838.70 = 286,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,558.73x = 1,551,838.70 × 286,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,558.73x = 444,764,312,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,764,312,333.56/1,034,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,907.26

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