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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,511.81, 1,569,486.66 and 288,172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,511.81, 1,569,486.66 and 288,172.74 is: 432,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,511.81 : 1,569,486.66 = 288,172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,511.81/1,569,486.66 = 288,172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,511.81x = 1,569,486.66 × 288,172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,511.81x = 452,283,271,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,283,271,205.65/1,046,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,181.72

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