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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,181.22, 1,566,273.08 and 286,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,181.22, 1,566,273.08 and 286,029.23 is: 429,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,181.22 : 1,566,273.08 = 286,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,181.22/1,566,273.08 = 286,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,181.22x = 1,566,273.08 × 286,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,181.22x = 447,999,873,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,999,873,780.62/1,044,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,044.18

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