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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,257.73, 1,566,387.81 and 286,105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,257.73, 1,566,387.81 and 286,105.79 is: 429,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,257.73 : 1,566,387.81 = 286,105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,257.73/1,566,387.81 = 286,105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,257.73x = 1,566,387.81 × 286,105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,257.73x = 448,152,613,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,152,613,994.48/1,044,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,159.01

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