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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035,065, 1,552,597.50 and 287,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035,065, 1,552,597.50 and 287,111 is: 430,666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035,065 : 1,552,597.50 = 287,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035,065/1,552,597.50 = 287,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035,065x = 1,552,597.50 × 287,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035,065x = 445,767,820,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,767,820,822.50/1,035,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,666.50

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