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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,199, 1,556,061.30 and 289,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,199, 1,556,061.30 and 289,245 is: 433,940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,199 : 1,556,061.30 = 289,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,199/1,556,061.30 = 289,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,199x = 1,556,061.30 × 289,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,199x = 450,082,950,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,082,950,718.50/1,037,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,940.79

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