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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,226, 1,556,101.56 and 289,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,226, 1,556,101.56 and 289,272 is: 433,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,226 : 1,556,101.56 = 289,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,226/1,556,101.56 = 289,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,226x = 1,556,101.56 × 289,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,226x = 450,136,610,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,136,610,464.32/1,037,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,981.23

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