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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,256.98, 1,566,386.69 and 286,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,256.98, 1,566,386.69 and 286,105.02 is: 429,157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,256.98 : 1,566,386.69 = 286,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,256.98/1,566,386.69 = 286,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,256.98x = 1,566,386.69 × 286,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,256.98x = 448,151,093,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,151,093,839.66/1,044,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,157.86

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