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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,233, 1,556,112.06 and 289,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,233, 1,556,112.06 and 289,279 is: 433,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,233 : 1,556,112.06 = 289,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,233/1,556,112.06 = 289,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,233x = 1,556,112.06 × 289,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,233x = 450,150,540,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,150,540,604.74/1,037,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,991.73

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