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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,151, 1,555,988.94 and 289,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,151, 1,555,988.94 and 289,197 is: 433,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,151 : 1,555,988.94 = 289,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,151/1,555,988.94 = 289,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,151x = 1,555,988.94 × 289,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,151x = 449,987,333,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,987,333,481.18/1,037,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,868.68

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