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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,256.61, 1,566,386.12 and 286,104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,256.61, 1,566,386.12 and 286,104.65 is: 429,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,256.61 : 1,566,386.12 = 286,104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,256.61/1,566,386.12 = 286,104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,256.61x = 1,566,386.12 × 286,104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,256.61x = 448,150,355,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,150,355,112.90/1,044,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,157.31

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