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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,026, 1,554,127.02 and 288,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,026, 1,554,127.02 and 288,072 is: 432,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,026 : 1,554,127.02 = 288,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,026/1,554,127.02 = 288,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,026x = 1,554,127.02 × 288,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,026x = 447,700,478,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,700,478,905.44/1,036,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,132.47

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