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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,153.60, 1,485,287.66 and 280,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,153.60, 1,485,287.66 and 280,122.16 is: 420,199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,153.60 : 1,485,287.66 = 280,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,153.60/1,485,287.66 = 280,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,153.60x = 1,485,287.66 × 280,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,153.60x = 416,061,987,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,061,987,540.55/990,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,199.44

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