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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,827.24, 1,567,242.54 and 286,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,827.24, 1,567,242.54 and 286,679.12 is: 430,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,827.24 : 1,567,242.54 = 286,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,827.24/1,567,242.54 = 286,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,827.24x = 1,567,242.54 × 286,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,827.24x = 449,295,704,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,295,704,357.55/1,044,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,019.14

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