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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,150, 1,555,987.44 and 289,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,150, 1,555,987.44 and 289,196 is: 433,867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,150 : 1,555,987.44 = 289,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,150/1,555,987.44 = 289,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,150x = 1,555,987.44 × 289,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,150x = 449,985,343,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,985,343,698.24/1,037,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,867.18

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