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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,027, 1,554,128.52 and 288,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,027, 1,554,128.52 and 288,073 is: 432,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,027 : 1,554,128.52 = 288,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,027/1,554,128.52 = 288,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,027x = 1,554,128.52 × 288,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,027x = 447,702,465,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,702,465,141.96/1,036,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,133.97

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