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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,233.50, 1,556,112.81 and 289,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,233.50, 1,556,112.81 and 289,279.50 is: 433,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,233.50 : 1,556,112.81 = 289,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,233.50/1,556,112.81 = 289,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,233.50x = 1,556,112.81 × 289,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,233.50x = 450,151,535,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,151,535,620.40/1,037,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,992.48

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