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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,232, 1,556,110.56 and 289,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,232, 1,556,110.56 and 289,278 is: 433,990.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,232 : 1,556,110.56 = 289,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,232/1,556,110.56 = 289,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,232x = 1,556,110.56 × 289,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,232x = 450,148,550,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,148,550,575.68/1,037,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,990.23

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