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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,610.55, 1,551,915.83 and 286,656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,610.55, 1,551,915.83 and 286,656.55 is: 429,984.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,610.55 : 1,551,915.83 = 286,656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,610.55/1,551,915.83 = 286,656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,610.55x = 1,551,915.83 × 286,656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,610.55x = 444,866,836,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,866,836,284.90/1,034,610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,984.83

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