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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,156, 1,555,996.44 and 289,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,156, 1,555,996.44 and 289,202 is: 433,876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,156 : 1,555,996.44 = 289,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,156/1,555,996.44 = 289,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,156x = 1,555,996.44 × 289,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,156x = 449,997,282,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,997,282,440.88/1,037,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,876.18

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