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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,148, 1,555,984.44 and 289,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,148, 1,555,984.44 and 289,194 is: 433,864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,148 : 1,555,984.44 = 289,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,148/1,555,984.44 = 289,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,148x = 1,555,984.44 × 289,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,148x = 449,981,364,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,981,364,141.36/1,037,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,864.18

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