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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,763.51, 1,555,040.10 and 278,506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,763.51, 1,555,040.10 and 278,506.45 is: 417,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,763.51 : 1,555,040.10 = 278,506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,763.51/1,555,040.10 = 278,506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,763.51x = 1,555,040.10 × 278,506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,763.51x = 433,088,697,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,088,697,858.65/1,036,763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,731.42

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