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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,261, 1,566,392.68 and 286,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,261, 1,566,392.68 and 286,109.04 is: 429,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,261 : 1,566,392.68 = 286,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,261/1,566,392.68 = 286,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,261x = 1,566,392.68 × 286,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,261x = 448,159,105,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,159,105,937.83/1,044,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,163.88

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