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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,113, 1,554,256.98 and 288,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,113, 1,554,256.98 and 288,159 is: 432,262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,113 : 1,554,256.98 = 288,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,113/1,554,256.98 = 288,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,113x = 1,554,256.98 × 288,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,113x = 447,873,137,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,873,137,099.82/1,036,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,262.83

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